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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Swiss Alps by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane SDR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain train
    7h 22m
    CHF 53–289

  2. Bus, train via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain train Ic2
    25h 18m
    CHF 137–212

  3. Drive  1,355.3 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Swiss Alpscar car 1,355.3 km
    14h 58m
    CHF 262–379

  4. Fly Santander Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane SDR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    9h 9m
    CHF 122–345

  5. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BIO - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    10h 55m
    CHF 119–292

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Irunbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hendaye to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    26h 25m
    CHF 150–237

  7. Bus, train via Metz

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain train
    30h 1m
    CHF 175–296

Santander to Swiss Alps by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration25h 18mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,203 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Santander to Swiss Alps. However, you can fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Bellinzona, take the train to Airolo, walk to Airolo, Stazione, then take the line 110 bus to Gotthard Passhöhe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Gotthard Passhöhe via Bordeaux, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Altdorf UR, Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost, and Andermatt, Bahnhofplatz in around 25h 18m.

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