There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Alcalá de Henares by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
- Take the train from Fuente de la Mora to Alcalá de Henarestrain
2h 24m€65–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
6h 12m€36–52Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
5h 1m€58–93Drive 395.7 km
- Drive from Santander to Alcalá de Henarescar 395.7 km
4h 48m€62–90
Santander to Alcalá de Henares by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Alcalá de Henares is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Alcalá de Henares is to fly and train which takes 2h 24m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Alcalá de Henares. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Av.Lope De Figueroa-Pza.Juventud via Intercambiador De Avenida América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Alcalá de Henares. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Alcalá de Henares via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Santander and Alcalá de Henares is 362 km. The road distance is 395.7 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Alcalá de Henares without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Santander to Alcalá de Henares, including transfers.
Santander to Alcalá de Henares bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Alcalá de Henares train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Alcalá de Henares is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Alcalá de Henares, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Fuente de la Mora to Alcalá de Henares
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–7
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Alcalá de Henares bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Santander to Alcalá de Henares train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Alcalá de Henares is 396 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Santander to Alcalá de Henares.
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