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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Alqueva is to bus via Madrid which costs €35 - €120 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Alqueva is to fly and bus which takes 8h and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Alqueva?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Alqueva. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol via Avenida De América, Estación Sur de Autobuses and Terminal Rodoviário de Évora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

How far is it from Santander to Alqueva?

The distance between Santander and Alqueva is 875 km. The road distance is 767.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Alqueva without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 30m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Santander to Alqueva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Alqueva bus from?

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

Where does the Santander to Alqueva bus arrive?

Santander to Alqueva bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Alqueva?

Alqueva is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 11:23 PM in Santander and 10:23 PM in Alqueva.

Can I drive from Santander to Alqueva?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Alqueva is 767 km. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Santander to Alqueva.

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

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Where can I stay near Alqueva?

There are 89+ hotels available in Alqueva.

Santander to Alqueva - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Alqueva by plane, bus, train, or car

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 Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
8h
€80–251
Bus via Madrid
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de América
2. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
15h 18m
€38–118
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to BadajozAlv
3. Take the bus from Badajoz to Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
14h 30m
€65–187
Drive 767.2 km
1. Drive from Santander to Alqueva767.2 km
8h 22m
€121–175
Fly Santander Airport to Badajoz Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)SDR - BJZ
2. Take the bus from Badajoz to Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
11h 38m
€127–511
Fly Santander Airport to Seville Airport, bus
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Seville Airport (SVQ)SDR - SVQ
2. Take the bus from Sevilla Airport to Badajoz
3. Take the bus from Badajoz to Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
10h 39m
€71–313
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 Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
4. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
10h 23m
€55–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Porto
2. Take the bus from Porto to Terminal Rodoviário de Évora
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Évora to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol
20h 10m
€49–111

Santander to Alqueva by train and bus

7Weekly Services

14h 30mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 874.9 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Alqueva, Portugal?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Alqueva - Rest. Costa do Sol via Madrid, Avenida de América, Avenida De América, Méndez Álvaro, Estación Sur de Autobuses, and Terminal Rodoviário de Évora in around 15h 18m.

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