The average train between Santander and Alicante takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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 3 times a day between Santander and Alicante. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Alicante at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Alicante. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Santander to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
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The distance between Santander and Alicante is 633.9 km. The road distance is 805 km.
You can take a train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 19m.