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393 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Madrid to Santander

Composite routes from Madrid to Santander

Cheapest
4 h 43 min
Car
393 km.
from $21
Other
5 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
335 km.
from $75.54

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Air Europa
Website
Iberia
Website
Air Europa
Website
1h 1m
Every day
$35.44–$202.52
Iberia
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$43.04–$367.08
Train operators
Found: 2
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
+39 0923 981120
+39 0923 981120
[email protected]
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Bus operators
Found: 9
Satam
VIA ALDO MORO 114 66020 SAN GIOVANNI TEATINO, Italy
Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
Bus Almeria Madrid
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
EMT
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Jimenez Dorado Autocares
CALLE SOLIDARIDAD 6, 28906 GETAFE-MADRID
Consorzio Autolinee
Piazza Della Provincia 30, 87100 Cosenza CS, Italy
InterBus Damas
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
Satam
VIA ALDO MORO 114 66020 SAN GIOVANNI TEATINO, Italy
+39 0871 344969
+39 0871 344969
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Alsa
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
[email protected]
Contact via email
BlaBlaCar Bus
84 avenue de la République, 75011, Paris, France
+33 01 70 96 86 40
+33 01 70 96 86 40
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Autoservizi Salemi
Via Salemi 97, 91025 Marsala, Italy
+39 0923 981120
+39 0923 981120
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bus Almeria Madrid
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
EMT
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
+34 914 06 88 10
+34 914 06 88 10
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Jimenez Dorado Autocares
CALLE SOLIDARIDAD 6, 28906 GETAFE-MADRID
+34 910 008 835
+34 910 008 835
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Consorzio Autolinee
Piazza Della Provincia 30, 87100 Cosenza CS, Italy
+390984 401468
+390984 401468
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
InterBus Damas
Avda. Manoteras 38, Bloque D, Planta Baja 10, 28050 Madrid, Spain
+34 902 646 428
+34 902 646 428
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Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar.es
Website
BlaBlaCar.es
Website
5h 21m
Every 2 hours
$24.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santander is to rideshare which costs $21.22 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Santander is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $33.70 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Santander?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Santander E.A.. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Santander?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Santander. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Madrid to Santander?

The distance between Madrid and Santander is 439 km. The road distance is 455.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Santander without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $36.96 - $51.09 .

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

The train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander takes 4h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Santander bus from?

Madrid to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Santander train from?

Madrid to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train, bus or fly from Madrid to Santander?

The best way to get from Madrid to Santander is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $36.96 - $51.09 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $33.70 - $152.17 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Madrid to Santander bus arrive?

Madrid to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Madrid to Santander train arrive?

Madrid to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Santander is 456 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Madrid to Santander.

Which airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Airport to Parayas Airport Airport?

Iberia offers flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Airport to Parayas Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Madrid to Santander?

Book your Madrid to Santander train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Madrid to Santander bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2010+ hotels available in Santander. Prices start at $17.67 per night.

Can I share a ride from Madrid to Santander?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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