What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santandera?

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santandera is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Madrid to Santandera?

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Santandera is to drive which takes 3h and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Santandera?

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.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Santandera?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Santandera. However, there are services departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at Villaquiran via Valladolid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Madrid to Santandera?

The distance between Madrid and Santandera is 286 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.

How do I travel from Madrid to Santandera without a car?

The best way to get from Madrid to Santandera without a car is to train via Valladolid which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Santandera?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Madrid to Santandera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Santandera bus from?

Madrid to Santandera bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Santandera train from?

Madrid to Santandera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Santandera?

The best way to get from Madrid to Santandera is to train via Valladolid which takes 3h 48m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Madrid to Santandera bus arrive?

Madrid to Santandera bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.

Where does the Madrid to Santandera train arrive?

Madrid to Santandera train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Valladolid station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Santandera?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Santandera is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Madrid to Santandera.

Where can I stay near Santandera?

There are 69+ hotels available in Santandera.

Madrid to Santandera - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Madrid to Santandera by train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, or train (Renfe)

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Train via Valladolid
best
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Valladolidtrain Avn / ...
2. Take the train from Valladolid to Villaquirantrain 18063 / ...
3h 48m
€58–105
Drive 252.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Madrid to Santanderacar 252.1 km
3h
€40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
2. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Hontanasbus
5h 8m
€45–71
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Madrid-Principe Pio to Villaquirantrain 18063 / ...
4h 43m
€75–107

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santandera, Spain?

You can take a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandera via Valladolid and Villaquiran in around 3h 48m. 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.

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