There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train
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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 59m€121–302Bus via Haro
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Harobus
- Take the bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodalbus L17
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Islabus
8h 5m€39–72Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
5h 3m€116–165Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodalbus Alsa / ...
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Islabus ALSA - Bilb-Noja
6h 40m€41–62Drive 399.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria)car 399.7 km
4h 57m€63–91Fly 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 Islabus
5h 30m€44–166Train, bus
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abandotrain Alv
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Islabus ALSA - Bilb-Noja
8h€71–109
Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €120 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria). However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Isla via Bilbao Intermodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria). However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Santander via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Madrid and Isla (Cantabria) is 369 km. The road distance is 399.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €110 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria), including transfers.
Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 5h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Isla (Cantabria), 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
- €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
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Bilbao-Abando
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Isla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Isla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Isla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Isla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 202 777
- [email protected]
- Website
- jimenezmovilidad.es
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Haro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Schedules at
- taquilla.jimenezmovilidad.es
- Phone
- +34 945 18 20 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- alavabus.eus
Bus from Haro to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Schedules at
- alavabus.eus
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Bilbao Intermodal station.
Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Isla (Cantabria) is 400 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Madrid to Isla (Cantabria).
There are 2616+ hotels available in Isla (Cantabria).