There are 5 ways to get from Alcalá de Henares to Santander by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train, fly to Santander Airport
best- Take the train from Alcalá de Henares to Fuente de la Moratrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2h 54m€64–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
6h 43m€33–54Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
5h 57m€58–93Drive 395.7 km
- Drive from Alcalá de Henares to Santandercar 395.7 km
4h 49m€62–90Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
5h 47m€48–174
Alcalá de Henares to Santander by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Santander is to train and fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcalá de Henares to Santander. However, there are services departing from Vía Complutense-Brihuega and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Santander is 362 km. The road distance is 395.7 km.
The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Alcalá de Henares to Santander, including transfers.
Alcalá de Henares to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Alcalá de Henares to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Alcalá de Henares to Santander is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Alcalá de Henares, Spain and Santander, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Alcalá de Henares to Fuente de la Mora
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Alcalá de Henares to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Alcalá de Henares to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcalá de Henares to Santander is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Alcalá de Henares to Santander.
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