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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Alcobaça is to bus via Vila Nova de Gaia which costs €40 - €95 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Alcobaça is to fly and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €75 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Alcobaça?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Alcobaça. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Alcobaça via Bilbao Intermodal and Terminal Rodoviário de Leiria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.

How far is it from Santander to Alcobaça?

The distance between Santander and Alcobaça is 791 km. The road distance is 756.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Alcobaça without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 52m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Santander to Alcobaça, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Alcobaça bus from?

Santander to Alcobaça bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Santander to Alcobaça bus arrive?

Santander to Alcobaça bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Alcobaça?

Alcobaça is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 6:42 AM in Santander and 5:42 AM in Alcobaça.

Can I drive from Santander to Alcobaça?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Alcobaça is 757 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Santander to Alcobaça.

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

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Where can I stay near Alcobaça?

There are 1623+ hotels available in Alcobaça.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Alcobaça by plane, bus, train, car, or towncar

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

Fly Santander Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)SDR - LIS
2. Take the bus from Lisbon to Alcobaca
6h 15m
€78–263
Bus via Vila Nova de Gaia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to PortoFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Alcobaça15 | Braga
15h 5m
€40–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to ValladolidAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Coimbra to Terminal Rodoviário de Alcobaça
12h 52m
€57–113
Drive 756.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Alcobaça756.7 km
7h 51m
€120–173
Fly Santander Airport to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, towncar
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)SDR - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Leiria
7h 14m
€304–482
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)BIO - LIS
3. Take the bus from Lisbon to Alcobaca
8h 38m
€53–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to LeiriaBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 59m
€61–92

Santander to Alcobaça by train, foot, and bus

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12h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 791 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Alcobaça, Leiria, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Terminal Rodoviário de Alcobaça via Bilbao Intermodal, Leiria, and Terminal Rodoviário de Leiria in around 14h 59m.

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