The average train between Ghent and Santander takes 35h 14m and the fastest train takes 26h 25m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ghent 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 6 times a week between Ghent and Santander. The earliest departure is at 8:36 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ghent is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Santander at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Tourcoing and take an average of 35h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Santander. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre station and arriving at Santander station via Tourcoing station, Bordeaux St Jean station, Hendaye station and Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 14m.
Ghent to Santander train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
The distance between Ghent and Santander is 1015.5 km. The road distance is 1281 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Santander via Tourcoing, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Bilbao in around 18h 39m.
