What is the cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Santander is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Escorial to Santander?

The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Santander is to train and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs €60 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between El Escorial and Santander?

No, there is no direct bus from El Escorial to Santander. However, there are services departing from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Moncloa, Cuatro Caminos and Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between El Escorial and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Santander. However, there are services departing from El Escorial and arriving at Santander via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from El Escorial to Santander?

The distance between El Escorial and Santander is 388 km. The road distance is 396.7 km.

How do I travel from El Escorial to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Santander without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from El Escorial to Santander?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from El Escorial to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Escorial to Santander bus from?

El Escorial to Santander bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, depart from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López station.

Where do I catch the El Escorial to Santander train from?

El Escorial to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.

Train or bus from El Escorial to Santander?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Santander is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €60 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the El Escorial to Santander bus arrive?

El Escorial to Santander bus services, operated by Consorcio de Transportes de Madrid, arrive at Intercambiador Moncloa station.

Where does the El Escorial to Santander train arrive?

El Escorial to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.

Can I drive from El Escorial to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Santander is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from El Escorial to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from El Escorial to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

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There are 5 ways to get from El Escorial to Santander by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

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Train, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
3h 25m
€60–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
7h 44m
€35–64
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Palenciatrain 18003 / ...
2. Take the train from Palencia to Santandertrain Alv / ...
6h 10m
€60–87
Drive 396.7 km
1. Drive from El Escorial to Santandercar 396.7 km
4h 19m
€65–94
Train, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid Chamartíntrain
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
6h 13m
€44–177

El Escorial to Santander by train (Renfe)

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Distance: 387.6 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Santander, Spain?

You can take a train from El Escorial to Santander via Palencia in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Intercambiador Moncloa, Moncloa, Cuatro Caminos, Avenida América, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 7h 44m.

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