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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alicante to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $42.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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$106 Average price | $92 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Alicante to Santander by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Alicante to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Santander:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Santander costing on average $42 (€34).
A train is $52 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Santander costing on average $76 (€61).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 12h 20m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Santander as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Santander station.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Nostrum , Ryanair, Iberia to go to Santander by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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