What is the cheapest way to get from Elche to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Elche to Santander is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €140 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elche to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Elche to Santander is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Elche and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Elche to Santander. However, there are services departing from Elche and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Elche and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Elche to Santander. However, there are services departing from Elche/Elx-Parc and arriving at Santander via Alacant/Alicante Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Elche to Santander?

The distance between Elche and Santander is 651 km. The road distance is 799.7 km.

How do I travel from Elche to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Elche to Santander without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €110 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Elche to Santander?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Elche to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elche to Santander bus from?

Elche to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Elche station.

Where do I catch the Elche to Santander train from?

Elche to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Elche to Santander?

The best way to get from Elche to Santander is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €180 and takes 8h 51m, you could also bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 8m.

Where does the Elche to Santander bus arrive?

Elche to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Where does the Elche to Santander train arrive?

Elche to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.

Can I drive from Elche to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Elche to Santander is 800 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Elche to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from Elche to Santander?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Elche to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1943+ hotels available in Santander.

Elche to Santander - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elche to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane ALC - SDR
3h 3m
€58–234
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ALC - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
6h 12m
€42–131
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Santandertrain Alv
8h 51m
€112–173
Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
1. Take the bus from Elche to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)bus ALSA - Campoa-Mad
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
12h 8m
€67–111
Drive 799.7 km
1. Drive from Elche to Santandercar 799.7 km
8h 30m
€131–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante/Alacant to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
13h 55m
€67–88

Elche to Santander by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 650.6 km
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Elche, Spain and Santander, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Santander Airport (SDR) once daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Santander once daily. Tickets cost €110–170 and the journey takes 7h 21m.

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How to get fromElche to Santanderby plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

There are 6 ways to get from Elche to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

Fly to Santander Airport

Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

Train (Renfe)

Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)

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