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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Santander?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Santander from Madrid. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 15m
$22
$49
43
Car
4h 0m
$31
$33
13
Flight
1h 5m
$73
$234
8

What is the cheapest way to reach Santander from Madrid?

You can get to Santander with just $22 by taking a Bus from ALSA, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from $24
tomorrow
from $25
Friday
from $25
Saturday
from $22
Sunday
from $31
Monday
from $26
Tuesday
from $22

    Cheapest Buses today

  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $24
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    12:00 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $24
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    12:50 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $323
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $351
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $395

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    4:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Iberia Express
    23h 5m
    0
    3:55 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    3:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from $94
  • Ryanair
    15h 15m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $118
  • Ryanair
    23h 55m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $124
  • Iberia Express
    6h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    6:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from $174

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    5h 35m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    2:20 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Madrid
    10:30 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madrid
    7:30 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $35
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $390
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 5m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:30 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $398
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $398

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    12:00 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    19h 50m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    8:50 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $73
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $146
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $386

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    2:10 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Madrid
    9:40 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    3:10 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    7:30 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $39
  • ALSA
    5h 35m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $40
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    8:50 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $80
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    12:50 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $159
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $300

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $26
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    12:00 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $26
  • ALSA
    5h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    6:30 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    19h 50m
    0
    11:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 5m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:30 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $124
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $124
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $124

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    4:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $67

What are the fastest trips from Madrid to Santander?

You can get to Santander from Madrid in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Air Nostrum. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 1h 10m
tomorrow
from 1h 5m
Friday
from 1h 5m
Saturday
from 1h 10m
Sunday
from 1h 10m
Monday
from 1h 5m
Tuesday
from 5h 45m

    Fastest Flights today

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    12:50 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $323
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $351
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $395
  • Fastest Buses today

  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    12:00 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $24
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    6:30 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $28
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $62

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 5m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:30 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $395
  • Iberia Express
    6h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    6:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from $174
  • Ryanair
    15h 15m
    0
    9:55 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $118
  • Iberia Express
    23h 5m
    0
    3:55 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    3:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Iberia Express
    Economy
    from $94
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    4:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $73

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 5m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:30 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $398
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $390
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $398
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    10:20 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    2:20 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Madrid
    7:30 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $35
  • BlaBlaCar
    5h 10m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Madrid
    10:30 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • ALSA
    5h 35m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $40
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    8:50 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $73
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $146
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $386
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    12:00 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $24
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    8:50 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $80
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    11:40 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    12:50 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $159
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $300
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    7:30 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    10:00 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    2:10 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 10m
    0
    11:00 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    3:10 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $34
  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    5:20 PM
    Madrid
    9:40 PM
    Santander
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $31
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    4:45 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $41
  • ALSA
    5h 35m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $40
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Air Nostrum
    1h 5m
    0
    8:25 AM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:30 AM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $124
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    4:00 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    5:10 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $124
  • Air Nostrum
    1h 10m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    9:00 PM
    Santander Airport
    Santander Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from $124
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • ALSA
    5h 15m
    0
    1:15 PM
    Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport
    Madrid Airport - T4
    6:30 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $41
  • ALSA
    5h 30m
    0
    6:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    12:00 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $26
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de Aragon
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    19h 20m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    6:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $75

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    4:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 45m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    10:15 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $22
  • ALSA
    5h 50m
    0
    8:00 AM
    Madrid
    Avenida de América Bus Station
    1:50 PM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    ALSA
    Economy
    $25
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    4:40 PM
    Madrid
    Sur Bus Station
    9:50 AM
    Santander
    Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Madrid to Santander

What are the most popular stations in Madrid and Santander?

In Madrid, you will usually depart from Atocha Station, Sur Bus Station or Chamartin Train Station, while in Santander you will be arriving at Bus Station, Peñacastillo or Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Santander from Madrid? With 9 connections between 3 Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Madrid and Santander, you can pay as low as $22 with a Bus from ALSA.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Air Nostrum: you will get to Santander in just 1h 5m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Madrid and Santander are ALSA, Air Nostrum and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Madrid and Santander is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Delicias or to Santander Airport, and look at flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, and landing at Santander Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Madrid to Santander?

The most popular companies between Madrid and Santander, are ALSA, Air Nostrum and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: ALSA and FlixBus

Airlines: Air Nostrum, Iberia Express and Ryanair

All you need to know when you travel from Madrid to Santander

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Madrid to Santander. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Madrid to Santander

How can I reach Santander from Madrid?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Santander from Madrid.

How far is Santander from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid and Santander is 210.6 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Madrid and Santander?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 83 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Madrid to Santander?

You can get to Santander with just $22 by taking a Bus from ALSA.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Santander in just 1h 5m with a Flight from Air Nostrum.

More routes to Madrid and to Santander

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Madrid and to Santander. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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