The average train between Santander and Alicante takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 9m. 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 6:48 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 9h 9m. 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 Alicante station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Santander to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Alicante train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Santander to Alicante train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santander and Alicante is 633.9 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.