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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Leuven is to bus which costs €45 - €130 and takes 21h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Leuven is to fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Bilbao and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Louvain via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

How far is it from Santander to Leuven?

The distance between Santander and Leuven is 1147 km. The road distance is 1314.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Leuven without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 52m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Santander to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Leuven bus from?

Santander to Leuven bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Leuven train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Leuven?

The best way to get from Santander to Leuven is to bus which takes 21h 28m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €290 and takes 7h 41m, you could also train, which costs €230 - €600 and takes 20h 40m.

Where does the Santander to Leuven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Santander to Leuven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Leuven is 1315 km. It takes approximately 12h 54m to drive from Santander to Leuven.

Where can I stay near Leuven?

There are 1359+ hotels available in Leuven.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)BIO - BRU
6h 33m
€73–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train StationBlaBlaCar Bus
21h 28m
€48–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
12h 52m
€135–502
Drive 1,314.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Leuven1,314.6 km
12h 54m
€207–299
Fly Santander Airport to Brussels Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SDR - BRU
7h 41m
€82–286
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BIO - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvain
8h 40m
€108–402
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 Fleurus to Louvain
6h 25m
€87–256
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Avignon Tgv
3. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
20h 40m
€230–580
Bus via Brussels-North train station
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao to Brussels-North train stationFlixBus N743
22h 1m
€66–175

Santander to Leuven by bus, foot, and train

41Weekly Services

12h 52mAverage Duration

€135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,147.1 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Louvain via Bilbao Intermodal, Brussels - Midi Train Station, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 21h 28m. Alternatively, Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day.

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