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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Dinant is to bus and train which costs €50 - €150 and takes 23h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Dinant is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Dinant?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Dinant. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Dinant via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.

How far is it from Santander to Dinant?

The distance between Santander and Dinant is 1136 km. The road distance is 1264.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Dinant without a car is to bus and train via Irun which takes 14h 15m and costs €140 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Santander to Dinant, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Dinant train from?

Santander to Dinant train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Dinant train arrive?

Santander to Dinant train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Dinant?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Dinant is 1265 km. It takes approximately 13h 10m to drive from Santander to Dinant.

Where can I stay near Dinant?

There are 956+ hotels available in Dinant.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Dinant by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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 Brussels Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SDR - BRU
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Dinant
7h 28m
€90–282
Bus, train #3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to DinantIc
23h 36m
€52–149
Bus, train via Irun
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to DinantIc
14h 15m
€142–439
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Orly 4
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to DinantIc
20h 32m
€87–306
Drive 1,264.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Dinant1,264.8 km
13h 10m
€199–288
Fly Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SDR - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Namur
3. Take the train from Namur to Dinant
3h 59m
€91–217
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Luxembourg to Dinant
8h 36m
€76–240
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander to Paris
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Charleville-Mézières
3. Take the train from Charleville Mezieres to GivetTer
21h
€59–155
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to DinantIc
21h 3m
€200–511

Santander to Dinant by bus and train

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14h 15mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,135.9 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Dinant via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 21h 3m.

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