Santander to Alicante train with Renfe ALVIA

Thu, Sep 17
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santander to Alicante

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€66

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€96

Fastest journey on Sep 17

7 h 57 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

7 h 57 m

Trains on Sep 17

2

Distance

634 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santander to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Santander to Alicante will cost around €96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 2 trains from Santander to Alicante, including 2 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 634 km distance in an average of 7 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 57 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 7 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Renfe ALVIA
    5:48 AM7h57
    Santander
    1:45 PMAlicante
    661One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe ALVIA
    4:48 AM7h57
    Santander
    12:45 PMAlicante
    1261One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Alicante

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander to Alicante among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €69, while a flight costs an average of €141.

Distance: 634 km

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Train
Bus
Flight
Driving

€85

Average price

€69

Average price

Cheapest

€141

Average price

€135

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

11h 59m

Average total duration

11h 29m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

7h 52m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Renfe ALVIA

Most popular train company

Bilman Bus

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Vueling

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Santander to Alicante is a bus with an average price of €69.

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Alicante:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Alicante costing on average €85.

A bus is €72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Alicante costing on average €141.

The fastest way to travel from Santander to Alicante is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Alicante take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 55m.

Bus takes on average 11h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santander and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.

Live departures

Santander to Alicante train times

The table below shows live departures for Santander to Alicante trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Renfe ALVIA4:48 AM Santander
7h57
12:45 PM Alicante0 transfersDirect
Renfe ALVIA5:48 AM Santander
7h57
1:45 PM Alicante0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Santander to Alicante

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Trains from Santander to Alicante run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €38 but you can travel from only €27 by flight.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 16:05. The fastest train covers the 634 km distance in 7h 40m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €27
Distance
634 km
Average train duration
5h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
€38
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
7h 40m
First train
5:50 AM
Last train
4:05 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from €27

Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros from Santander to Alicante trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santander and Alicante from €27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe ALVIA

About
Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe ALVIA Duration
7h 40m
Cheapest Renfe ALVIA Price
€38
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in Preferente class
Seat reservation
Included in Preferente (First) class. Optional extra cost in Turista (Second) class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Renfe Viajeros

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Renfe Viajeros Duration
7h 57m
Cheapest Renfe Viajeros Price
€70
Renfe Viajeros frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Santander to Alicante

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Alicante by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Santander to Alicante can start from as little as €38 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santander to Alicante is €85; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Santander to Alicante is 7h 40m to travel the 634 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Santander to Alicante leaves at 5:50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Santander to Alicante leaves at 4:05 PM.
Yes,there are 1 direct trains a day from Santander to Alicante with Renfe Viajeros. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Santander to Alicante, you can count on Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros for the best way to get you to Alicante. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Santander and Alicante and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to Alicante from Santander is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 7h 40m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Santander to Alicante is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santander and Alicante including taking a train, bus, and flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Santander to Alicante

Most Santander to Alicante trains use the Santander to Alicante-Terminal station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Alicante train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Santander
Arrival train stations in Alicante

Which Santander station do trains to Alicante leave from?

Trains from Santander to Alicante leave from Santander. The station is 1 km from Santander city centre at 39008 Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
Santander39008 Santander, Cantabria, SpainParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk

Santander train station facilities and services

Santander has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Santander.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Santander.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Santander. Information desks are available at Santander.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Santander: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Santander.

Most popular train connections from Santander

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