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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Ostend is to bus which costs €90 - €170 and takes 19h 21m.

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 23m and costs €70 - €260.

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 Ostend - Coach Parking via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.

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, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.

How far is it from Santander to Ostend?

The distance between Santander and Ostend is 1173 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 13h 57m and costs €220 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 19h 21m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €350 - €700 and takes 20h 2m.

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 49m 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?

There are 3324+ hotels available in Ostend.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Ostend by plane, bus, train, 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 South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane SDR - CRL
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
4h 23m
€72–258
Bus, train via Antony
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuidtrain
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
13h 57m
€224–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Parisbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Ostend - Coach Parkingbus
19h 21m
€93–165
Drive 1,290.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Ostendcar 1,290.4 km
12h 49m
€203–293
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BIO - BRU
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain
8h 18m
€94–270
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Tourcoingtrain
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic
15h 6m
€177–375
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Ostendetrain Ic / ...
20h 2m
€359–668
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Courtrai to Ostendetrain Ic
23h 17m
€112–218

Santander to Ostend by bus, foot, and train

7Weekly Services

13h 57mAverage Duration

€224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,172.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Ostend - Coach Parking via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 19h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Ostende via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Bruxelles-Midi in around 20h 2m.

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