The average train between Cantabria and Alicante takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Cantabria to Alicante. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cantabria and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cantabria is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Alicante at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cantabria to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Cantabria station and arriving at Alicante station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Cantabria to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Cantabria to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Cantabria to Alicante train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe AVE and Ouigo.
The distance between Cantabria and Alicante is 615.4 km. The road distance is 938 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 9m.