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Taking the train from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander in 2 hours 7 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 36 minutes to travel the 61 miles (98 km) from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 7 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. This route is served by Renfe, Spain's main rail operator. You're likely to travel on one of their high-speed trains – AVE, Avlo, Avant, Alvia or AV-City – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train during your journey.
Train tickets from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Santander? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Trains to Santander from Alar del Rey-San Quirce
| First train | 11:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:13 | |
| Departure station | Alar del Rey-San Quirce | |
| Arrival station | Santander | |
| Journey time | From 2h 7m | |
| Distance | 61 miles (98 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander?
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Renfe trains from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Alar del Rey-San Quirce to Santander?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.