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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Santander is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 24h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Santander. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Santander via Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.

How far is it from Zurich to Santander?

The distance between Zurich and Santander is 1076 km. The road distance is 1332.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Paris which takes 17h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Zurich to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Santander bus from?

Zurich to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Santander train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Santander?

The best way to get from Zurich to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €230 - €550 and takes 20h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 24h 11m.

Where does the Zurich to Santander bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Santander train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Santander is 1332 km. It takes approximately 13h 55m to drive from Zurich to Santander.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Santander.

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

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

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

Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)ZRH - SDR
6h 43m
€97–228
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)ZRH - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
7h 14m
€81–256
Train, bus via Paris
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon VilleTgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to St Jean De Luz CiboureTgv
5. Take the bus from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Bilbao Intermodal
6. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
17h 44m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to BernIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Bilbao Intermodal
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
21h 59m
€113–178
Drive 1,332.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Santander1,332.3 km
13h 55m
€229–331
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-RochTgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
20h 23m
€232–547
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to BilbaoFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.Alsa
24h 11m
€83–174

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

32Weekly Planes

5h 37mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,075.7 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Santander via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 20h 23m.

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