There are 5 ways to get from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Cuenca
best- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cuenca Fernando Zobeltrain Ave
- Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
4h 50m€76–169Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Albacetebus 612
- Take the bus from Albacete to Santa Polabus ALSA - Mad-Campoa
5h 50m€34–49Drive 373.7 km
- Drive from Ciudad Real to Santa Polacar 373.7 km
4h 9m€60–86Train, fly
- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane MAD - ALC
5h 43m€56–164Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Ciudad Real-Central to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain 18081 / ...
5h 39m€55–86
Ciudad Real to Santa Pola by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Santa Pola via Albacete. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola. However, there are services departing from Ciudad Real-Central and arriving at Alacant/Alicante Terminal via Cuenca Fernando Zobel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Ciudad Real and Santa Pola is 624 km. The road distance is 373.7 km.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola without a car is to train via Cuenca which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola, including transfers.
Ciudad Real to Santa Pola bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, depart from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses station.
Ciudad Real to Santa Pola train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Ciudad Real-Central station.
The best way to get from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola is to train via Cuenca which takes 4h 50m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Ciudad Real, Spain and Santa Pola, Spain?
You can take a train from Ciudad Real-Central to Santa Pola Estación via Cuenca Fernando Zobel, Alicante-Terminal, and Alicante Central Bus Station in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Santa Pola via Albacete in around 5h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- ouigo.com
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- iryo.eu
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Alacant/Alicante Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
Train from Ciudad Real-Central to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://iryo.eu/en/home
- Phone
- +34 984 689 912
- [email protected]
- Website
- samar.es
Bus from Ciudad Real Estación de Autobuses to Albacete
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Schedules at
- samar.es
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Albacete to Santa Pola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Ciudad Real to Santa Pola bus services, operated by Autocares Grupo Samar, arrive at Albacete station.
Ciudad Real to Santa Pola train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Cuenca Fernando Zobel station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ciudad Real to Santa Pola is 374 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ciudad Real to Santa Pola.
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