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 - €170 and takes 21h 27m.

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 3h 49m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Leuven station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Leuven Station perron 1 via Bilbao and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

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 38m.

How far is it from Santander to Leuven?

The distance between Santander and Leuven is 1060 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 via Irun which takes 12h 9m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m 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 fly which takes 5h 26m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €600 and takes 20h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 21h 27m.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Leuven?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Leuven by plane, bus, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels Airport (BRU)SDR - BRU
5h 26m
€82–281
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 27m
€48–163
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
12h 9m
€148–343
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
18h 23m
€83–300
Drive 1,314.6 km
1. Drive from Santander to Leuven1,314.6 km
12h 54m
€207–298
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
3h 49m
€92–206
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
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
€68–241
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 38m
€216–580
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 8m
€71–138

Santander to Leuven by bus and train

9Weekly Services

12h 9mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,060.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Louvain via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 20h 38m.

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