There are 5 ways to get from Guadalajara to Santander by train, plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train, fly to Santander Airport
best- Take the train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
3h 46m€62–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guadalajara to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Gua-Mad / ...
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
7h 25m€35–56Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartíntrain C2 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
6h 36m€61–101Drive 392.2 km
- Drive from Guadalajara to Santandercar 392.2 km
5h€62–90Train, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Take the train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- 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
6h 39m€51–184
Guadalajara to Santander by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guadalajara to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Guadalajara to Santander is to train and fly which takes 3h 46m and costs €60 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Guadalajara to Santander. However, there are services departing from Guadalajara and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Guadalajara to Santander. However, there are services departing from Guadalajara and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Guadalajara and Santander is 401 km. The road distance is 392.2 km.
The best way to get from Guadalajara to Santander without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Guadalajara to Santander, including transfers.
Guadalajara to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Guadalajara station.
Guadalajara to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Guadalajara station.
The best way to get from Guadalajara to Santander is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Guadalajara, Spain and Santander, Spain?
You can take a train from Guadalajara to Santander via Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guadalajara to Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Avenida de América in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Guadalajara to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Guadalajara to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Guadalajara to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Guadalajara to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guadalajara to Santander is 392 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Guadalajara to Santander.
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