There are 5 ways to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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 20m€61–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
6h 43m€31–52Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
4h 23m€55–85Drive 387.2 km
- Drive from Madrid Chamartín to Santandercar 387.2 km
4h 36m€61–88Fly 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 13m€45–167
Madrid Chamartín to Santander by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Chamartín to Santander. However, there are services departing from Nuevos Ministerios and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Santander. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Madrid Chamartín and Santander is 336 km. The road distance is 387.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santander without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santander, including transfers.
Madrid Chamartín to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Chamartín to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 4h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 43m.
What companies run services between Madrid Chamartín, 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 Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
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
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Chamartín to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Madrid Chamartín to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Chamartín to Santander is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Madrid Chamartín to Santander.
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