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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Catral is to bus and fly which costs €40 - €130 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Catral is to fly and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Catral?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Catral. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Catral via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Elche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

How far is it from Santander to Catral?

The distance between Santander and Catral is 676 km. The road distance is 807.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Catral without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €85 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Santander to Catral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Catral bus from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Catral?

The best way to get from Santander to Catral is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €85 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus via Madrid Airport (MAD), which costs €75 - €150 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Santander to Catral bus arrive?

Santander to Catral bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.

Can I drive from Santander to Catral?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Catral is 808 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Santander to Catral.

Where can I stay near Catral?

There are 4599+ hotels available in Catral.

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

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

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 Elche to Catral
4h 2m
€57–217
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Aeropuerto 2 to Universitat - Estació Autobusos
4. Take the bus from Elche to Catral
7h 4m
€42–124
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Elche Av/Elx Av6484 / ...
7h 49m
€89–210
Bus via Madrid Airport (MAD)
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)Alsa
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to ElcheAlsa
14h 27m
€77–142
Drive 807.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Catral807.8 km
8h 43m
€128–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alacant/Alicante TerminalAve
3. Take the bus from Alicante to Catral
9h 59m
€57–165
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander Bus Station to Guardamar del Segura
14h 51m
€68–85

Santander to Catral by bus

7Weekly Buses

14h 27mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 676.4 km
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Catral via Madrid Chamartín and Elche Av/Elx Av in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Catral via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) and Elche in around 14h 27m.

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