Rome2Rio

How to get fromCantabria to Alicanteby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

Find Transport to Alicante

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Cantabria to Alicante by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Santander Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane SDR - ALC
    3h 17m
    €59–218

  2. Train via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Ave
    7h 8m
    €101–225

  3. Bus via Burgos

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus bus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
    2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus Alsa
    11h 55m
    €69–107

  4. Drive 805.1 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Alicantecar car 805.1 km
    8h 33m
    €127–183

  5. Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Castro Urdiales - La Ronda to Bilbao Intermodalbus bus
    2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane plane BIO - ALC
    4h 27m

  6. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain train Alv
    7h 40m
    €120–190

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacantbus bus
    12h 40m
    €65–85

Cantabria to Alicante by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cantabria to Alicante.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 652.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Cantabria, Spain and Alicante, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 8m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers