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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Alhambra is to bus via Madrid which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Alhambra is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Alhambra?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Granada - Profesor Emilio Orozco via Avenida América, Estación Sur de Autobuses and Granada - Estación de Autobuses 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Alhambra?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Alhambra. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Granada via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Santander to Alhambra?

The distance between Santander and Alhambra is 716 km. The road distance is 809.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Alhambra without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Santander to Alhambra, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Alhambra bus from?

Santander to Alhambra bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Alhambra train from?

Santander to Alhambra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Alhambra?

The best way to get from Santander to Alhambra is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €250 and takes 9h 23m, you could also bus via Madrid, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Santander to Alhambra bus arrive?

Santander to Alhambra bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where does the Santander to Alhambra train arrive?

Santander to Alhambra train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Alhambra?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Alhambra is 809 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Santander to Alhambra.

Where can I stay near Alhambra?

There are 3127+ hotels available in Alhambra.

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

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

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Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX)plane SDR - GRX
3h 42m
€66–243
Bus via Madrid
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Granada Estación de Autobusesbus ALSA - Mad-Gra / ...
12h 55m
€65–100
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Granadatrain Ave
9h 23m
€127–246
Drive 809.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Alhambracar 809.2 km
8h 50m
€128–185
Fly to Málaga Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Málaga Airport (AGP)plane SDR - AGP
2. Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Granadatrain
4h 55m
€85–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Andújarbus
3. Take the bus from Andújar to Estación de Autobuses de Granadabus
16h 16m
€75–122

Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) flights

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Distance: 715.6 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Alhambra, Andalusia, Spain?

Volotea, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport (GRX) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Alhambra via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Granada in around 9h 23m.

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How to get fromSantander to Alhambraby plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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

Fly to Federico García Lorca Granada-Jaén Airport

Bus via Madrid

Train (Renfe)

Drive 809.2 km

Fly to Málaga Airport, train

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