There are 7 ways to get from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
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Fly from Santander Airport
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
2h 13m€124–301Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Noja-Bilb
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - Bil-Mad / ...
7h 2m€37–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
4h 56m€120–162Drive 399.1 km
- Drive from Isla (Cantabria) to Madridcar 399.1 km
5h 1m€63–91Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
4h 55m€44–167Bus, train
- Take the bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Noja-Bilb
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv
7h 21m€68–109Bus via Haro
- Take the bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Harobus L17
- Take the bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus
8h 10m€38–73
Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €120 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Isla and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
The distance between Isla (Cantabria) and Madrid is 370 km. The road distance is 399.1 km.
The best way to get from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs €120 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid, including transfers.
Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Isla station.
Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 4h 56m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Isla (Cantabria), Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Isla to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Haro to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
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More Questions & Answers
Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Isla (Cantabria) to Madrid.
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