There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Santandera by train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Train via Palencia (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Palenciatrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Palencia to Villaquirantrain 18063 / ...
3h 29m€65–106Drive 252.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Madrid to Santanderacar 252.1 km
3h€42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - S Mad-Vit / ...
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Hontanasbus
5h 8m€47–64Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Villaquirantrain 18063 / ...
4h 43m€76–106
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santandera is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Santandera is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Santandera. However, there are services departing from Madrid, Avenida de América and arriving at Hontanas via Estación de autobuses de Burgos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Santandera. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Villaquiran via Palencia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Madrid and Santandera is 301 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santandera without a car is to train via Palencia which takes 3h 29m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Madrid to Santandera, including transfers.
Madrid to Santandera bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Santandera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santandera is to train via Palencia which takes 3h 29m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santandera, Spain?
You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandera via Palencia and Villaquiran in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santandera via Estación de autobuses de Burgos and Hontanas in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Palencia to Villaquiran
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Villaquiran
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Palencia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 (0) 947 47 28 30
- [email protected]
- Website
- autosotoyalonso.es
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Hontanas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Schedules at
- autosotoyalonso.es
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Santandera bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
Madrid to Santandera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Palencia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Santandera is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Madrid to Santandera.
There are 59+ hotels available in Santandera.