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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £61, while a flight costs an average of £289.
Distance: 1026 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£289 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £288 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Santander, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Santander:
A coach is £229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Santander costing on average £289.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 23m.
You'll arrive about 9h 30m sooner (3h 32m by flight vs 13h 2m by car). Tickets start at around £289 compared to roughly £288 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Santander from Brussels by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Brussels to Santander is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Santander are Torrelavega, Bilbao, Reinosa, Oviedo and Gijón. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Santander on Omio.
Torrelavega is a busy Cantabrian market city known for its fairs, trading history and practical local character. Near the Green Coast and Altamira, it feels more rooted in everyday life than in grand sightseeing.
Bilbao is known for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and its blend of industrial heritage with contemporary design. Along the river, Basque culture shapes the city’s food, architecture and lively old quarter.
Reinosa is a small city in southern Cantabria, known for its arcaded centre and mountain-town character. Near the Ebro reservoir and the Campoo valley, it feels practical and local, with strong ties to winter sport and rural traditions.
Oviedo, the capital of Asturias, is known for its tidy old town, cider culture and pre-Romanesque heritage. Elegant squares, pedestrian streets and a strong food scene give it a calm, cultured feel.
Gijón is an Asturian coastal city known for cider culture, maritime heritage and Playa de San Lorenzo. Its old quarter, Cimavilla, gives it a historic feel, while the seafront and food scene keep the atmosphere lively.
Travel to Santander easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Santander.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Santander:
A coach is £229 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Santander costing on average £289.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Santander as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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