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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Alicante
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €271.
Distance: 393 miles (634 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€271 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 34m Average total duration 17h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Alicante:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Alicante costing on average €85.
A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Alicante costing on average €141.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 11h 59m.
The journey is about 1h 57m faster (5h 55m by train vs 7h 52m by car) and roughly €51 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€85 vs €135). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Alicante
How to get from Santander to Alicante by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Alicante is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal1:00 AM13h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses€801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM13h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses€801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB494 · IB10155:40 PM3h15Santander Airport8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport€6971One-way1 transfer
Other options
040727:05 AM7h40Santander station2:45 PMAlicante-Terminal€1121One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM13h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:15 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses€801One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal1:00 AM13h35Santander, Estación de Autobuses2:35 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses€801One-way1 transfer
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM15h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses11:05 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses€801One-way1 transfer
VY1597 · VY13065:40 PM6h10Santander Airport11:50 PMAlicante Elche Airport€2981One-way1 transfer- VY1597 · VY13105:40 PM5h50Santander Airport11:30 PMAlicante Elche Airport€3361One-way1 transfer
- IB1060 · IB10119:20 AM3h20Santander Airport12:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport€6971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Alicante:
A train is €28 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Alicante costing on average €74.
A train is €226 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Alicante costing on average €271.
Other travel options to Alicante take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Bus takes on average 17h 34m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Alicante as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Alicante Elche Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Alicante-Terminal.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Alicante, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, Alsa, FlixBus to go to Alicante by bus.
- Travel with Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Alicante by train.
- Travel with Air Nostrum, Vueling, Iberia to go to Alicante by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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