There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, 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 15m€35–49Fly 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 Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
5h 5m€45–167Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
5h 8m€57–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid to Santander-SDR388 km
4h 41mDrive 388 km
- Drive from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR)car 388 km
4h 41m€61–88
Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) by train and bus (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR). However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR). However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Santander via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Madrid and Santander Airport (SDR) is 336 km. The road distance is 388 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR), including transfers.
Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs €60 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santander Airport (SDR), 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 Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid to Santander-SDR
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR) is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Madrid to Santander Airport (SDR).
There are 2595+ hotels available in Santander Airport (SDR).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and Santander Airport (SDR). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.