What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Cantabria?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Cantabria is to bus which costs €100 - €200 and takes 20h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Cantabria?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Cantabria is to train and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Cantabria?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Cantabria?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Santander via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

How far is it from Bern to Cantabria?

The distance between Bern and Cantabria is 1098 km. The road distance is 1230.8 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Cantabria without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Cantabria without a car is to train which takes 20h 11m and costs €320 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Cantabria?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Bern to Cantabria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cantabria bus from?

Bern to Cantabria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Cantabria train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Cantabria?

The best way to get from Bern to Cantabria is to train which takes 20h 11m and costs €320 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €200 and takes 20h 43m.

Where does the Bern to Cantabria bus arrive?

Bern to Cantabria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bern to Cantabria train arrive?

Bern to Cantabria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Cantabria?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Cantabria is 1231 km. It takes approximately 13h 8m to drive from Bern to Cantabria.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Cantabria?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Cantabria?

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Where can I stay near Cantabria?

There are 2595+ hotels available in Cantabria.

Bern to Cantabria - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Bern to Cantabria by train, plane, train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Basel, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
6h 55m
€110–325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
20h 43m
€109–199
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
4. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
20h 11m
€323–619
Drive 1,230.8 km
1. Drive from Bern to Santandercar 1,230.8 km
13h 8m
€213–307
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
6h 43m
€121–348
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane GVA - BIO
7h 46m
€119–386
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
23h 13m
€164–370

Bern to Cantabria by train

11Weekly Trains

20h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,097.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Cantabria, Spain?

You can take a train from Bern to Santander via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 20h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Bilbao Intermodal in around 20h 43m.

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