There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Santander Airport
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SDR - MAD
1h 10m€60–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Madrid, Avenida de Américabus ALSA - San-Mad / ...
5h 59m€39–55Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
4h 39m€57–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santander to Madrid-MAD383.5 km
4h 34mDrive 383.5 km
- Drive from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD)car 383.5 km
4h 34m€60–87Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane BIO - MAD
4h 30m€45–165
Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs €60 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Aeropuerto T4 via Avenida De América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Santander and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 327 km. The road distance is 383.5 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) is to fly which takes 1h 10m and costs €60 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 4h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Madrid Airport (MAD), 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
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–100
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- 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
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santander to Madrid-MAD
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Santander Airport Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) is 384 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD).
Iberia offers flights from Santander Airport Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport Airport.
Book your Santander to Madrid Airport (MAD) train tickets online with Omio.
There are 6885+ hotels available in Madrid Airport (MAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Madrid Airport (MAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.