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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ostend is to bus and train which costs €55 - €120 and takes 22h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Ostend is to fly and bus and train which takes 4h 24m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Ostend?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Brugge Station perron C7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Ostend?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ostend. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Ostende via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Tourcoing and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 37m.

How far is it from Santander to Ostend?

The distance between Santander and Ostend is 1170 km. The road distance is 1290.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Ostend without a car is to bus and train via Antony which takes 14h 11m and costs €150 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Santander to Ostend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Ostend bus from?

Santander to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Ostend train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Ostend?

The best way to get from Santander to Ostend is to bus which takes 20h 8m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €270 - €550 and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Santander to Ostend bus arrive?

Santander to Ostend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Santander to Ostend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Ostend?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Ostend is 1290 km. It takes approximately 12h 40m to drive from Santander to Ostend.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Ostend?

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Where can I stay near Ostend?

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

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

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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
3. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
6h 54m
€95–288
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Station
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
22h 26m
€59–119
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy TgvTgv
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Bruxelles Midi
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-PierreIc / ...
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to OstendeIc / ...
14h 11m
€157–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to ParisFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bruges757 / ...
20h 8m
€64–164
Drive 1,290.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Ostend1,290.4 km
12h 40m
€204–294
Fly Santander Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
4h 24m
€106–233
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierre
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ostende
8h 1m
€81–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeaux
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoing
3. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
15h 1m
€176–383
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 Tourcoing
4. Take the train from Courtrai to OstendeIc
20h 37m
€274–542

Santander to Ostend by bus and train

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14h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,170.3 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Oostende Gouwelozestraat via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Bruges, and Brugge Station perron C7 in around 20h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Ostende via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Tourcoing, and Courtrai in around 20h 37m.

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