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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Castalla is to bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Castalla is to fly and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Castalla?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander station to Castalla. However, there are services departing from Santander Bus Station and arriving at Castalla via Estación de Autobuses de Alicante. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

How far is it from Santander to Castalla?

The distance between Santander and Castalla is 688 km. The road distance is 768.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Castalla without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 28m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Santander to Castalla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Castalla bus from?

Santander to Castalla bus services, operated by Bilman, depart from Santander Bus Station.

Train or bus from Santander to Castalla?

The best way to get from Santander to Castalla is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 28m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Santander to Castalla bus arrive?

Santander to Castalla bus services, operated by Bilman, arrive at Alicante station.

Can I drive from Santander to Castalla?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Castalla is 768 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Santander to Castalla.

Where can I stay near Castalla?

There are 203+ hotels available in Castalla.

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

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

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

Fly from Santander Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)SDR - ALC
2. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Alicante to Castalla
4h 59m
€60–246
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)BIO - ALC
6h 46m
€41–147
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante TerminalAve
9h 28m
€56–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander Bus Station to Alicante
14h 25m
€67–87
Drive 768.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Castalla768.4 km
8h 18m
€122–176
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Santander to Alacant/Alicante TerminalAlv
9h 36m
€67–133
Bus via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
2. Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to Estació d'Autobusos de València
3. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Alcoi
15h 15m
€60–136

Santander to Castalla by train, foot, and bus

12Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Castalla, Spain?

You can take a train from Santander to Castalla via Madrid Chamartín, Alicante-Terminal, and Estación de Autobuses de Alicante in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, Bilman operates a bus from Santander Bus Station to Alicante 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–80 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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