What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 22h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.

How far is it from Santander to Zurich?

The distance between Santander and Zurich is 1076 km. The road distance is 1334.3 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Bordeaux which takes 17h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Santander to Zurich?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Santander to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zurich bus from?

Santander to Zurich bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zurich train from?

Santander to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Zurich?

The best way to get from Santander to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 22h 10m, you could also train, which costs SFr 190 - SFr 360 and takes 20h 9m.

Where does the Santander to Zurich bus arrive?

Santander to Zurich bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

Where does the Santander to Zurich train arrive?

Santander to Zurich train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Zurich is 1334 km. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Santander to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Zurich?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Santander to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Zurich by plane, bus, train, car, or train (Renfe, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Santander Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
5h 13m
CHF 83–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
22h 10m
CHF 62–114
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastian / Donostiabus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
17h 17m
Drive 1,334.3 km
1. Drive from Santander to Zurichcar 1,334.3 km
13h 59m
CHF 209–302
Fly Santander Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 17m
CHF 88–218
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
6h 24m
CHF 69–235
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
20h 9m
CHF 194–359
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Konstanz - Europabrücke bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Zürich HBtrain 75
24h 52m
CHF 109–173

Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 1,075.7 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Zurich, Switzerland?

Iberia flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal and Bilbao in around 22h 10m.

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