There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Santander Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2h 43m€61–234Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Santander395.2 km
5h 46m€20Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
5h 43m€56–87Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
7h 16m€32–52Fly 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 36m€45–169Drive 394.6 km
- Drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Santandercar 394.6 km
4h 45m€63–90
Madrid Atocha Station to Santander by foot and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Basílica De Atocha and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Madrid Atocha Station and Santander is 348 km. The road distance is 394.6 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander, including transfers.
Madrid Atocha Station to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Madrid Atocha Station, Spain and Santander, Spain?
Iberia flies 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 €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- 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 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
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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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Atocha Station to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Madrid Atocha Station to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Atocha Station to Santander is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Madrid Atocha Station to Santander.
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There are 2635+ hotels available in Santander.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Atocha Station and Santander. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.