The average train between Santander and Ghent takes 32h 38m and the fastest train takes 28h 38m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 32h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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28h 38m • 5 changes
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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 Ghent station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 38m.
Santander to Ghent train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Ghent train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The distance between Santander and Ghent is 1,015.5 km. The road distance is 1,365 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, and Lille Flandres in around 19h 13m.