How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante by price and travel time.
- 839 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 7h 48m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h 21m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 839 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
839 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €57Checked Oct 14 | 7h 48m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €48Reading date not recorded | 13h 21m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€57Checked Oct 147h 48m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€48Reading date not recorded13h 21m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Santiago de Compostela to Alicante: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Santiago de Compostela → Medina del Campotrain
Renfe·2h 29m - 2Medina del Campo → Madrid BarajasbusALSA·1h 45m
- 3Madrid Barajas → AlicantebusALSA·4h 40m
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
RenfeSantiago de Compostela-Medina del Campo, Santiago de Compostela-Madrid, Madrid-AlicanteBook →ALSAMedina del Campo-Madrid Barajas, Madrid Barajas-AlicanteBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante works
Start with a Renfe train from Santiago de Compostela to Medina del Campo, about 2h 29m. Transfer in Medina del Campo and continue by ALSA bus on to Madrid Barajas (1h 45m). Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by ALSA bus on to Alicante (4h 40m). In total it's roughly €48 over 13h 21m, 2 transfers.
Santiago de Compostela to Alicante: common questions
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante?
The most useful route takes about 13h 21m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante?
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.
Is there a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Alicante from Santiago de Compostela?
About 839 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Santiago de Compostela to Alicante cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €51 to €75. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Santiago de Compostela to Alicante?
On this route you travel with Renfe, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Alicante?
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: 11 Oct 2026