There are 5 ways to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
1h 35m€63–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
6h 45m€31–51Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
5h 29m€56–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santander-SDR to Madrid387.5 km
4h 41mDrive 387.5 km
- Drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madridcar 387.5 km
4h 41m€61–88
Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid by bus and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs €60 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander and arriving at Madrid, Avenida de América via Estación de autobuses de Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Santander Airport (SDR) and Madrid is 336 km. The road distance is 387.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid, including transfers.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Santander Airport (SDR), Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–200
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–200
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santander-SDR to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Santander Airport (SDR) to Madrid.
There are 7028+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander Airport (SDR) and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.