There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Cantabria by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, or car
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
4h 23m€55–85Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Santander395.2 km
5h 21m€20Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
5h 30m€30–55Fly to Santander Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
3h 1m€69–235Drive 393.8 km
- Drive from Madrid to Santandercar 393.8 km
4h 45m€62–89Fly 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 Castro Urdiales - La Rondabus
3h 56m
Madrid to Cantabria by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Cantabria is to rideshare which costs €20 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Cantabria is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs €65 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
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 and Cantabria is 441 km. The road distance is 393.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cantabria without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander takes 4h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Madrid to Cantabria bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Cantabria is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs €55 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €240 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Cantabria, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 23m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- 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
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- 0034942867026
- [email protected]
- Website
- International Regular Bus Castro
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Castro Urdiales - La Ronda
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- International Regular Bus Castro
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Cantabria bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Madrid to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Cantabria is 394 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Madrid to Cantabria.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Cantabria. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.