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How to travel from Alicante to Santander

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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 €61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. 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 €61, and a flight costs an average of €21.

Distance: 393 miles (634 km)

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€107

Average price

€98

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Cheapest

€269

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7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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30m

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11h 35m

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11h 5m

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5h 11m

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2h 11m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

Renfe ALVIA

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Bilman Bus

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from Alicante to Santander

How to get from Alicante to Santander by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Alicante to Santander is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Vueling AirlinesVY1350
06:00PM1h30
Alicante Elche Airport
07:30PMSantander Airport
$461One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Vueling AirlinesVY1350
06:00PM1h30
Alicante Elche Airport
07:30PMSantander Airport
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1350
06:00PM1h30
Alicante Elche Airport
07:30PMSantander Airport
$461One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe ALVIA04143
10:26AM7h38
Alicante-Terminal
06:04PMSantander station
$761One-way
0 transfers
AVE05083+Renfe ALVIA04143
08:35AM9h29
Alicante-Terminal
06:04PMSantander station
$871One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04143 · 04143
10:26AM7h38
Alicante-Terminal
06:04PMSantander station
$961One-way
1 transfer
Bilman BusBILMAN
08:15AM13h15
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
09:30PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers
Bilman BusBILMAN
08:10PM12h20
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
08:30AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
$831One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal · Normal · Normal
02:15AM14h00
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
04:15PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses
$1031One-way
2 transfers
Vueling AirlinesIB5824
06:00PM1h30
Alicante Elche Airport
07:30PMSantander Airport
$911One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1305 · VY1592
10:40AM6h15
Alicante Elche Airport
04:55PMSantander Airport
$1631One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1303 · VY1592
07:00AM9h55
Alicante Elche Airport
04:55PMSantander Airport
$1551One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Santander

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 Alicante to Santander.

FAQs

You can get between Alicante and Santander 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Santander is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $47 (€42) compared to other travel options to Santander:

A train is $19 (€17) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $66 (€60) from Alicante to Santander.

Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $53 (€48).

The fastest way to get to Santander from Alicante is by flight with an average travel time of 3 h 20 min.

Other travel options to Santander take longer:

Bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 7 h 21 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 392 miles (633 km) between Alicante and Santander.

The average frequency per day from Alicante to Santander is:

  • 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Santander from Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Santander:

  • Buses from Alicante to Santander most often leave from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
  • Trains most often depart from Alicante at Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Santander at Santander.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Alicante to Santander:

  • You can travel to Santander from Alicante by bus with Bilman Bus or Alsa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $66 (€60) with Bilman Bus from Alicante to Santander.
  • You can travel from Alicante to Santander by flight with Air Nostrum, Ryanair or Vueling Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€24) with Ryanair from Alicante to Santander.
  • You can travel to Santander from Alicante by train with Renfe ALVIA or AVE. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $47 (€42) with Renfe ALVIA from Alicante to Santander.

Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Santander with the following travel companies:

  • 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
  • 1 direct train per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Santander as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Alicante and Santander.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Alicante to Santander often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian or Oviedo. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Alicante and Santander itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Santander and any of these top destinations today!
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