How to get from Alicante to Santander
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Alicante to Santander by price and travel time.
- 631 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 33m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to Santander. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 56m by train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 631 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 14, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
631 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €38Checked Oct 14 | 9h 56m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Older observation | 9h 33m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€38Checked Oct 149h 56m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€39Older observation9h 33m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alicante to Santander: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante → MadridtrainOuigo·2h 29m
- 2Madrid → Santandertrain
Renfe·4h 07m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Ouigo, Renfe, Alsa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to Santander works
Start with a Ouigo train from Alicante to Madrid, about 2h 29m. Transfer in Madrid and continue by Renfe train on to Santander (4h 7m). In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 56m, 1 transfer.
Alicante to Santander: common questions
How long does it take to get from Alicante to Santander?
The most useful route takes about 9h 56m by train, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Alicante to Santander?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Santander from Alicante?
About 631 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alicante to Santander cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €56. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Alicante to Santander?
On this route you travel with Ouigo, Renfe, Alsa.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Santander?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 15 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 14 Oct 2026