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 - €75 and takes 19h 56m.

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 €75 - €200.

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-North train station and arriving at Santander via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

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 which takes 12h 41m and costs €120 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m 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 FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Bus or fly from Brussels to Santander?

The best way to get from Brussels to Santander is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Brussels to Santander bus arrive?

Brussels to Santander bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Santander is 1291 km. It takes approximately 12h 55m 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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Santander.

Brussels to Santander - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 43m
€79–209
Bus
cheapest
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 56m
€41–75
Train, bus
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 Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
4. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
12h 41m
€123–447
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 801 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Santanderbus FlixBus 783
18h 5m
€49–117
Drive 1,290.6 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Santandercar 1,290.6 km
12h 55m
€198–286
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 54m
€68–207
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
€77–200
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid 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 49m
€113–313

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

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12h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,052.2 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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-North train station to Santander via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Paris in around 18h 5m.

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