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There are 5 ways to get from Madrid to Santa Marta by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ)plane plane MAD - BAQ
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    14h 42m
    $610–1,025

  2. Fly to Almirante Padilla Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH)plane plane MAD - RCH
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Riohacha to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    19h 58m
    $308–1,130

  3. Fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR)plane plane MAD - SMR
    2. Take the bus from Ruta 15 - Parada 01 to Ruta 15 - Parada 39bus bus
    16h 25m

  4. Fly to Cartagena, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cartagena (CTG)plane plane MAD - CTG
    2. Take the bus from Oficina Transportes Marsol to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    18h 51m
    $684–1,535

  5. Fly to Valledupar, bus

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Valledupar (VUP)plane plane MAD - VUP
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Valledupar to Terminal Santa Martabus bus
    21h 36m
    $394–1,432

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,753.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 42m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santa Marta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Santa Marta. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ), take the taxi to Terminal Metropolitana de Barranquilla, then take the bus to Terminal Santa Marta. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR), walk to Ruta 15 - Parada 01, then take the bus to Ruta 15 - Parada 39.

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