There are 5 ways to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, 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 56m€44–247Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
6h 59m€33–60Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
5h 54m€58–86Drive 409.9 km
- Drive from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santandercar 409.9 km
4h 49m€64–92Fly 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 Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
5h 35m€43–163
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander by subway and train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander. However, there are services departing from Ctra.A3-Est.Rivas Vaciamadrid and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Méndez Álvaro and Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander. However, there are services departing from Rivas Vaciamadrid and arriving at Santander via Vicálvaro and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Rivas-Vaciamadrid and Santander is 367 km. The road distance is 409.9 km.
The best way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander, including transfers.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs €40 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 59m.
What companies run services between Rivas-Vaciamadrid, Spain and Santander, Spain?
Iberia and Volotea fly 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 €55–80 and the journey takes 4h 4m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–210
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–240
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander is 410 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to Santander.
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