What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps is to bus and train via Donostia / San Sebastián which costs SFr 120 - SFr 220 and takes 26h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps is to fly and train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 250.

How far is it from Santander to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Santander and Swiss Alps is 1203 km. The road distance is 1355.4 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Swiss Alps without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 30m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Santander to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Santander to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Swiss Alps is 1355 km. It takes approximately 14h 58m to drive from Santander to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 496+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Santander to Swiss Alps - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Swiss Alps by plane, train, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane SDR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
7h 22m
CHF 60–244
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
26h 30m
CHF 138–235
Drive 1,355.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Swiss Alpscar 1,355.4 km
14h 58m
CHF 222–320
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
10h 50m
CHF 119–284
Bus, train via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastián - Bus Station to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2
26h 40m
CHF 125–212
Bus, train via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
26h 56m
CHF 150–266

Santander to Swiss Alps by bus and train

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26h 30mAverage Duration

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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 Bayonne, Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 26h 30m.

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