There are 6 ways to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Fly
best- Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ALC - SDR
1h 30m€55–200Train via Madrid
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
8h 46m€101–230Bus via Burgos
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus Alsa
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
13h 17m€70–117Drive 805.1 km
- Drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santandercar 805.1 km
8h 32m€126–182Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Santandertrain Alv
9h 6m€121–195Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
13h 37m€66–90
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander is to bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 13h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €55 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alicante Airport and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant and Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) and Santander is 634 km. The road distance is 805.1 km.
The best way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 8h 46m and costs €100 - €230.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR), including transfers and time at the airport.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant station.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
The best way to get from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €100 - €230 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus via Burgos, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 13h 17m.
What companies run services between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC), Spain and Santander, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicante Airport to Santander via Estación Autobuses, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–150
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–150
Flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Santander Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 902 999 748
- Website
- Bilman
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–85
- Website
- Bilman
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Alicante-Elche Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 30m.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander is 805 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Alicante–Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander.
Iberia and Vueling Airlines offer flights from Alicante-Elche Airport Airport to Santander Airport Airport.
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