There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Pontejos by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2h 30m€69–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
6h 47m€34–69Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
5h 43m€57–87Drive 389.7 km
- Drive from Madrid to Pontejoscar 389.7 km
4h 41m€62–89
Madrid to Pontejos by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pontejos is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Pontejos is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs €65 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Pontejos. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Pontejos - La Parada via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Pontejos. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at La Cantábrica via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Madrid and Pontejos is 343 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pontejos without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Madrid to Pontejos, including transfers.
Madrid to Pontejos bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Pontejos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Pontejos is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs €65 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 43m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 6h 47m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Pontejos, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 27m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–190
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Pontejos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Madrid to Pontejos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Pontejos is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Madrid to Pontejos.
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