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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Santander is to bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 20h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Santander is to train and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs €100 - €470.

Is there a direct bus between Sion and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Santander. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.

How far is it from Sion to Santander?

The distance between Sion and Santander is 1001 km. The road distance is 1228.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Santander without a car is to train which takes 19h 3m and costs €210 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Sion to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Santander bus from?

Sion to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sion station.

Where do I catch the Sion to Santander train from?

Sion to Santander train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.

Train or bus from Sion to Santander?

The best way to get from Sion to Santander is to train which takes 19h 3m and costs €210 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €140 and takes 20h 41m.

Where does the Sion to Santander bus arrive?

Sion to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Where does the Sion to Santander train arrive?

Sion to Santander train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Sion to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Santander is 1229 km. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Sion to Santander.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Santander.

Sion to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct train between Sion and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Santander. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Santander via Lausanne, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 3m.

There are 7 ways to get from Sion to Santander by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe, Ouigo), bus, or car

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

Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Santander Airport (SDR)GVA - SDR
8h 51m
€103–464
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Santander Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Brig
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Santander Airport (SDR)MXP - SDR
11h 26m
€83–266
Train
1. Take the train from Sion to LausanneEc / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena GrandesAve
5. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
19h 3m
€213–541
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to GenèveEc / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
20h 26m
€88–248
Drive 1,228.5 km
1. Drive from Sion to Santander1,228.5 km
12h 43m
€214–309
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)GVA - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
8h 58m
€97–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sion to BilbaoFlixBus N1157
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
20h 41m
€99–140

Sion to Santander by train

5Weekly Trains

19h 3mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,001.5 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Santander via Lausanne, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 19h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Santander E.A. via Bilbao and Bilbao Intermodal in around 20h 41m.

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