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

The cheapest way to get from Alfaro to Santander is to bus via Bilbao which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alfaro to Santander is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Alfaro and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from Alfaro to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alfaro and arriving at Santander E.A. via Logroño. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Alfaro and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Alfaro to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alfaro and arriving at Santander via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Alfaro to Santander?

The distance between Alfaro and Santander is 301 km. The road distance is 303.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alfaro to Santander without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs €29 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Alfaro to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alfaro to Santander bus from?

Alfaro to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Alfaro station.

Where do I catch the Alfaro to Santander train from?

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

Train or bus from Alfaro to Santander?

The best way to get from Alfaro to Santander is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €55 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h.

Where does the Alfaro to Santander bus arrive?

Alfaro to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Pamplona station.

Where does the Alfaro to Santander train arrive?

Alfaro to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Can I drive from Alfaro to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Alfaro to Santander is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Alfaro to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from Alfaro to Santander?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alfaro to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

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Alfaro to Santander - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Alfaro to Santander by train, bus, train (Renfe), car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Alfaro to Logronotrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Logroño to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
5h 43m
€29–66
Train, bus via Bilbao
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alfaro to Logronotrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
5h 54m
€22–49
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Alfaro to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
8h 11m
€57–143
Drive 303.4 km
1. Drive from Alfaro to Santandercar 303.4 km
3h 5m
€47–67
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Alfaro to Pamplonabus
2. Fly from Pamplona Airport (PNA) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane PNA - SDR
5h 56m
€129–610
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alfaro to Logroño Bus Stationbus Vac-235
2. Take the bus from Logroño to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
6h
€27–51
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Alfaro to Pamplonabus
2. Take the bus from Pamplona / Iruña to Bilbao Intermodalbus L20
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
6h 24m
€24–36

Alfaro to Santander by train and bus

21Weekly Services

5h 43mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alfaro to Santander.

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Distance: 301.1 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Alfaro, La Rioja, Spain and Santander, Spain?

You can take a train from Alfaro to Santander via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alfaro to Santander E.A. via Logroño in around 6h.

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