What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Altea la Vella?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Altea la Vella is to bus which costs €70 - €85 and takes 14h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Altea la Vella?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Altea la Vella is to fly and shuttle which takes 2h 52m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Altea la Vella?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Altea la Vella. However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Benidorm Estación De Autobuses via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Altea la Vella?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Altea la Vella. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Olla de Altea / l'Olla - Altea via Madrid Chamartín, Alicante - Luceros and Benidorm. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.

How far is it from Santander to Altea la Vella?

The distance between Santander and Altea la Vella is 702 km. The road distance is 808.4 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Altea la Vella without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Altea la Vella without a car is to train and tram via Madrid which takes 9h 56m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Altea la Vella?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Santander to Altea la Vella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Altea la Vella bus from?

Santander to Altea la Vella bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Altea la Vella train from?

Santander to Altea la Vella train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Altea la Vella bus arrive?

Santander to Altea la Vella bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.

Where does the Santander to Altea la Vella train arrive?

Santander to Altea la Vella train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Altea la Vella?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Altea la Vella is 808 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Santander to Altea la Vella.

Where can I stay near Altea la Vella?

There are 7706+ hotels available in Altea la Vella.

Santander to Altea la Vella - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Altea la Vella by plane, shuttle, train, tram, bus, or car

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Fly from Santander Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane SDR - ALC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández ALC to Hotel Villa Gadeashuttle
2h 52m
€73–221
Bus via Burgos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Benidorm Estación De Autobusesbus Alsa
13h 43m
€70–107
Train, tram via Madrid
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Ave
3. Take the tram from Alicante - Luceros to Benidormtram 1
9h 56m
€104–230
Drive 808.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Altea la Vellacar 808.4 km
8h 21m
€129–186
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane BIO - ALC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto de Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández ALC to Hotel Villa Gadeashuttle
6h 17m
€70–135
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante Terminaltrain Alv
2. Take the tram from Alicante - Luceros to Benidormtram 1
10h 50m
€122–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Benidormbus
14h 19m
€72–85

Santander to Altea la Vella by train, foot, and tram

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9h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 702.5 km
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Altea la Vella, Spain?

You can take a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Olla de Altea / l'Olla - Altea via Estación de autobuses de Burgos, Benidorm Estación De Autobuses, and Benidorm Intermodal in around 13h 43m.

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