The average train between Santander and Ostend takes 30h 13m and the fastest train takes 29h 31m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santander to Ostend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Santander and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 1:58 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Santander is at 1:58 PM which arrives into Ostend at 7:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 30h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Ostend station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 13m.
Santander to Ostend train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ostend train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Santander to Ostend train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 4 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Ostend is 999.1 km. The road distance is 2,577 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Ostende via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 20h 8m.