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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Portalegre is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Portalegre is to drive which takes 7h 34m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Portalegre?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Portalegre. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre via Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

How far is it from Santander to Portalegre?

The distance between Santander and Portalegre is 716 km. The road distance is 660.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Portalegre without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 17m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 11h 17m to get from Santander to Portalegre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Portalegre bus from?

Santander to Portalegre bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to Portalegre?

The best way to get from Santander to Portalegre is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Santander to Portalegre bus arrive?

Santander to Portalegre bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Portalegre?

Portalegre is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 10:22 PM in Santander and 9:22 PM in Portalegre.

Can I drive from Santander to Portalegre?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Portalegre is 661 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Santander to Portalegre.

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

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Where can I stay near Portalegre?

There are 253+ hotels available in Portalegre.

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

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

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Santander to ValladolidAlv / ...
2. Take the bus from Valladolid to Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco
3. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Castelo Branco to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre
11h 17m
€62–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to PortoFlixBus 783 / ...
2. Take the bus from Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre20 | Braga
18h 45m
€58–124
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to BadajozAlv
3. Take the train from Badajoz to CratoRe
13h 36m
€78–163
Drive 660.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to Portalegre660.7 km
7h 34m
€105–151
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 Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre
9h 58m
€62–222
Fly Santander Airport to Badajoz Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)SDR - BJZ
2. Take the train from Badajoz to Crato
12h 23m
€137–499
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Badajoz Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)BIO - BJZ
3. Take the train from Badajoz to Crato
14h 5m
€133–463

Santander to Portalegre by train, foot, and bus

6Weekly Services

11h 17mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 716.3 km
Duration: 11h 17m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre via Madrid Chamartín, Badajoz, Crato, and Crato - Estação CP in around 13h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander to Terminal Rodoviário de Portalegre via Porto and Porto - Terminal Intermodal de Campanhã in around 18h 45m.

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