4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Alicante
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
20 h 14 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
634 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Alicante is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Alicante will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £63.
Of the 4 buses that leave Santander for Alicante every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 634 km distance in an average of 20 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 17 h 25 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a flight costs an average of £37.
Distance: 634 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price | £234 Average Price |
12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santander to Alicante bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Alicante coaches for today, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal+Normal | 08:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 13h45 | 21:45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 41h25 | 11:15 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 2 changes | |
| BILMAN | 18:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 12h40 | 06:55 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 9 November | |||||
| BILMAN | 05:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 13h05 | 18:20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Alicante
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Buses from Santander to Alicante run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £37 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 20:10. The fastest coach covers the 634 km distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 634 km |
Average bus duration 11h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 20:10 |
Bus providers: Bilman Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez from Santander to AlicanteYou can travel by bus between Santander to Alicante with Bilman Bus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez for as low as £37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santander to Alicante coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Alicante by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alicante, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Santander, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, Santander, Estación de Autobuses and Santander. When arriving in Alicante, you can end your route in coach stations like Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, Alicante, Aeroport d'Alacant - Terminal 2 and Alicante, Estacion ADIF.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander, which is located around 5 miles (8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Alicante, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Santander and Alicante
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Dining
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WC
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-food outlet (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 23 Train: FEVE
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Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Alicante (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Outlet Alicante (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 06, 09, 24 Tram: L1, L2
WifiParkingATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: C6
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