The average train between Charleroi and Santander takes 26h 36m and the fastest train takes 25h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Charleroi to Santander. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Charleroi and Santander. The earliest departure is at 12:13 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Charleroi is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 26h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charleroi to Santander. However, there are services departing from Charleroi station and arriving at Santander station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 36m.
Charleroi to Santander train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Charleroi-Central station.
Charleroi to Santander train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Charleroi and Santander is 993.2 km. The road distance is 1,406 km.
You can take a train from Charleroi-Central to Santander via Lille Flandres, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 18h 56m.