The average train between Santander and Ghent takes 28h 53m and the fastest train takes 28h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Ghent. 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 twice daily between Santander and Ghent. The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Ghent at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 28h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre station via Bilbao station, Amara-Donostia station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Lille Flandres station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 53m.
Santander to Ghent train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ghent train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Santander and Ghent is 1015.5 km. The road distance is 1282 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 19h 13m.
