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How to get fromSantander to Alfaroby bus, train, train (Renfe) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Alfaro by bus, train, train (Renfe), or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to LogroñobusAlsa
    2. Take the train from Logrono to AlfarotrainRe / ...
    4h 48m
    €30–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus StationbusL17
    3. Take the bus from Logroño Bus Station to Alfarobus
    6h 30m
    €20–41

  3. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartíntrainAlv / ...
    2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to AlfarotrainAlv
    7h 59m
    €80–172

  4. Drive 302.3 km

    1. Drive from Santander to Alfarocar302.3 km
    3h 8m
    €48–69

  5. Bus, train via Bilbao

    1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
    2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Logroño Bus StationbusL17
    3. Take the train from Logrono to AlfarotrainRe / ...
    6h 3m
    €22–45

Santander to Alfaro by bus and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Santander to Alfaro via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Alfaro via Bilbao Intermodal and Logroño Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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