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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Zurich is to bus via Lyon which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 23h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao and Bayonne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Santander to Zurich?

The distance between Santander and Zurich is 1076 km. The road distance is 1333.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Zurich without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 15h 7m and costs SFr 240 - SFr 430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Santander to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Zurich bus from?

Santander to Zurich bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Bus or fly from Santander to Zurich?

The best way to get from Santander to Zurich is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 21h 49m.

Where does the Santander to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Zurich is 1334 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Santander to Zurich.

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

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

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

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Fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SDR - ZRH
5h 8m
CHF 105–249
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
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
23h 5m
CHF 84–147
Bus, train via Paris
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
15h 7m
CHF 241–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bayonnebus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to Zurich Bus Stationbus
21h 49m
CHF 104–170
Drive 1,333.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Zurichcar 1,333.7 km
13h 58m
CHF 224–323
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Basel (BSL)plane SDR - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 52m
CHF 116–288
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
23h 26m
CHF 175–282

Santander to Zurich by bus, foot, train, and subway

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15h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 241Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,075.7 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Zurich Bus Station via Bilbao Intermodal, Bilbao, and Bayonne in around 21h 49m.

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