There are 6 ways to get from Alcobendas to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Santander Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2h 24m€47–242Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Santander375 km
5h 1m€12–17Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
5h 22m€51–82Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
6h 35m€32–57Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
5h 3m€41–168Drive 379.8 km
- Drive from Alcobendas to Santandercar 379.8 km
4h 31m€59–85
Alcobendas to Santander by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alcobendas to Santander is to rideshare which costs €12 - €17 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alcobendas to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs €45 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Alcobendas to Santander. However, there are services departing from Av.España-Ayuntamiento and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alcobendas to Santander. However, there are services departing from Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Alcobendas and Santander is 338 km. The road distance is 379.8 km.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Alcobendas to Santander, including transfers.
Alcobendas to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) station.
Alcobendas to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Alcobendas to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 24m and costs €45 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 5h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Alcobendas, Spain and Santander, Spain?
Iberia and Volotea fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–210
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–210
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- ALSA
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Contact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from San Sebastián de los Reyes to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Alcobendas to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Alcobendas to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alcobendas to Santander is 380 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Alcobendas to Santander.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alcobendas and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.