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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Santander is to train and bus which costs €95 - €140 and takes 25h 25m.

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 €85 - €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 21h 42m.

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 Bordeaux which takes 18h 4m and costs €200 - €420.

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 €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 21h 42m, you could also train, which costs €210 - €450 and takes 20h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Santander bus arrive?

Zurich to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal 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 59m 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?

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

There are 8 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 Zurich Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ZRH - SDR
6h 43m
€87–228
Train to Basel, fly to Santander Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BSL - SDR
13h 11m
€77–287
Train, bus via Bordeaux
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain Ter
5. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santanderbus
18h 4m
€205–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus N1149
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
21h 42m
€104–147
Drive 1,332.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Santandercar 1,332.3 km
13h 59m
€228–328
Fly Zurich Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
7h 5m
€81–256
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
20h 23m
€218–448
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Konstanz Bahnhoftrain 75
2. Take the bus from Konstanz - Europabrücke bus station to Bilbaobus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
25h 25m
€97–136

Zurich to Santander by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 4mAverage Duration

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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 three other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal in around 21h 42m.

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