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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Santander is to bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 19h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €100 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.

How far is it from Brussels to Santander?

The distance between Brussels and Santander is 1052 km. The road distance is 1290.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Santander without a car is to train and bus via Irun which takes 12h 12m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Brussels to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Santander bus from?

Brussels to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Bus or fly from Brussels to Santander?

The best way to get from Brussels to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €140 and takes 19h 52m.

Where does the Brussels to Santander bus arrive?

Brussels to Santander bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Santander is 1291 km. It takes approximately 12h 53m to drive from Brussels to Santander.

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

Book your Brussels to Santander bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1941+ hotels available in Santander.

Brussels to Santander - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Santander 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 Brussels Airport to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BRU - SDR
6h 41m
€84–249
Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Bilbaobus FlixBus N743
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
20h 12m
€38–145
Train, bus via Irun
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain Tgv
3. Take the bus from San Sebastian / Donostia to Santanderbus
12h 12m
€121–314
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Bilbao Intermodalbus
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
17h 17m
€90–301
Drive 1,290.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Santandercar 1,290.6 km
12h 53m
€204–294
Fly Brussels Airport to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BRU - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
6h 58m
€73–227
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Santander Airport
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane CRL - SDR
4h 50m
€102–190
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AMS - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
8h 33m
€123–386
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Bilbaobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
19h 52m
€43–140

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

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12h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,052.2 km
Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Santander, Spain?

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Santander Airport (SDR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Santander E.A. via Bilbao Intermodal in around 19h 52m.

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