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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€107 Average price | €98 Average price Cheapest | €269 Average price |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m 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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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

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.
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