How to travel from Santander to Alicante

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. 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 $75, and a flight costs an average of $30.

Distance: 393 miles (634 km)

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Flight

$102

Average price

$95

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$191

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8h 4m

Average total duration

7h 34m

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30m

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12h 6m

Average total duration

11h 36m

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4h 50m

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1h 50m

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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

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Renfe ALVIA

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Bilman Bus

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from Santander to Alicante

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Renfe ALVIA04072
    6:48 AM7h57
    Santander station
    2:45 PMAlicante-Terminal
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe ALVIA04072
    6:48 AM7h57
    Santander station
    2:45 PMAlicante-Terminal
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1064 · IB1015
    5:40 PM3h15
    Santander Airport
    8:55 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $8161One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Bilman BusBILMAN
    6:15 AM13h05
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    7:20 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • Bilman BusBILMAN
    7:15 PM12h40
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    7:55 AMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:50 PM41h20
    Santander, Estación de Autobuses
    12:10 PMAlicante, Estación de Autobuses
    $3141One-way
    2 transfers
  • IberiaIB1066 · IB1011
    6:30 AM6h35
    Santander Airport
    1:05 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $3781One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1591 · VY1320
    9:05 AM11h35
    Santander Airport
    8:40 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $4021One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1591 · VY1302
    9:05 AM8h40
    Santander Airport
    5:45 PMAlicante Elche Airport
    $4131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santander to Alicante

Travel to Alicante 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 Santander to Alicante.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Santander and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santander to Alicante is a flight with an average price of $30 (€24).

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Alicante:

A flight is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Alicante costing on average $57 (€47).

A flight is $45 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Alicante costing on average $75 (€61).

The fastest way to travel from Santander to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 55m.

Bus takes on average 12h 40m.

The distance from Santander to Alicante is approximately 393 miles (634 km).
The average frequency per day from Santander to Alicante is:
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santander to Alicante:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santander to Alicante, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bilman Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez to go to Alicante by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Alicante by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea to go to Alicante by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santander to Alicante with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Santander to Alicante often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Valencia, Barcelona, Benidorm, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alicante and these popular destinations at a great price.
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