There are 7 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes by plane, train, bus, rideshare, car, or train (Renfe)
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Fly to Santander Airport, train
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
- Take the train from Santander to Viérnolestrain
3h 15m€65–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Torrelavegabus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
7h 16m€39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Reinosatrain Alv / ...
- Take the bus from Reinosa to Cartesbus ALSA - Reinos-Sde
6h 11m€50–78Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Cartes378.4 km
3h 57mDrive 378.4 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartescar 378.4 km
3h 57m€60–86Fly 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 27m€50–171Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Los Corrales De Buelnatrain Re
7h€51–102
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes is to fly and train which takes 3h 15m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Cartes via Madrid, Avenida de América and Torrelavega. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Los Corrales De Buelna via Madrid Chamartín and Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cartes is 364 km. The road distance is 378.4 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes, including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs €35 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Cartes, Spain?
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Torrelavega every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 to Cartes via Madrid Chamartín, Palencia, Los Corrales De Buelna, and Los Corrales De Buelna in around 7h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
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 Cercanias
Train from Santander to Viérnoles
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–8
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Reinosa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Los Corrales De Buelna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Reinosa to Cartes
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Torrelavega
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Cartes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Torrelavega station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes is 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Cartes.
There are 1639+ hotels available in Cartes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Cartes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.