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From Santander to Madrid by train, bus and carpooling

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The next cheapest train, bus and carpooling ticket from Santander to Madrid is on Wednesday 19 August 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

339 kmDistance
18€ - 219€Prices
2.42 millions of Km traveled by our travelers
DirectTrip type
3h30Trip duration
logo Renfelogo ALSAlogo Flixbuslogo Blablacar
CarriersRenfe, Alsa, FlixBus, Blablacar.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

25€ - 209€

32€ - 219€

45€ - 171€

18€ - 92€

Duration

4h08 - 10h56

5h15 - 11h10

5h47 - 9h15

3h30 - 6h20

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stop at Bilbao Abando, Santander, Valladolid, Valdecilla, Santander Bus Station, Bilbao, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid - Gare routière Sud, Madrid, Madrid (Moncloa)Direct
Departure stationSantanderSantander Bus StationSantander Bus Station
Arrival stationMadrid ChamartinMadrid - Gare routière SudMadrid Chamartin
CompaniesRenfeAlsa, FlixBusRenfe, AlsaBlablacar
First trip16h2016h2016h2016h20
Last trip21h1520h5520h5420h30
Number of daily trips49719

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Traveling from Santander to Madrid
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I emit 98.65% less CO2

72.7
kg CO₂e
9%
550,510
litres d'eau du robinet
49.1
kg d'avocat
6.13
années de chauffage électrique par m²
113
kg de pastèque
122
litres de café
126
kg de chou de bruxelles
2.9
jeans
64.9
litres de bière
159
kg d'aubergine
10
repas avec du boeuf
11.3
t-shirts en coton
142
repas végétariens
6,636
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
152
kg de fraise

If you travel by train from Santander to Madrid, you will emit 0.99kg of CO2 on your own. The good side is that it's always less than taking a plane or your own vehicle. That's why we encourage you to opt for public transportation as much as possible Santander Madrid. PS: You can compare CO2 emissions with our tool at the top of this page!

Santander Madrid by train, bus and carpooling: tickets, prices, and schedules

For a trip by train, bus and carpooling Santander Madrid, you have choices!

A ticket from train Renfe, bus Alsa, bus FlixBus, and carpooling Blablacar Santander Madrid, the field of possibilities is open to you!

Obviously, ticket prices will vary. Because you will have the chance to travel in just 0h between Santander and Madrid.

In the end, it doesn't seem that long this journey from Santander to Madrid despite being 339 kilometers apart.

Great news! Your trip Santander Madrid by train, bus and carpooling is available as a direct route on Tictactrip.

In other words, you can book your direct from Santander to Madrid right now!

Book your from Santander to Madrid ticket in train, bus and carpooling starting from 18 € .

There's no reason to hesitate, for such a trip that lasts at least 3h30, it's a bargain to seize!

But if you want to be sure to book your ticket at the best time, to get the best price, use our comparator just above!

It will tell you how many days in advance you should book to get the best price. Handy ;)

How to travel from Santander to Madrid with Tictactrip

From Santander to Madrid by bus 🚌

A journey direct Santander Madrid has a price that normally varies between 32€ and 219€. The travel duration may also vary from 5h15 to 11h10. On average, for this journey, a one-way ticket will cost you 67€. The average duration for a direct Santander Madrid journey is 7h07.
This journey Santander Madrid is offered by the companies Alsa and FlixBus. It departs from Santander Bus Station and arrives at Madrid - Gare routière Sud. It also serves stations Bilbao, Santander Bus Station, Madrid - Gare routière Sud, and Madrid - Avénida de America. The first of these journeys departs every day at 16h20. If you prefer to leave later, you can still take a bus from Santander to Madrid at 20h55.  Generally, there is every day 9 buses Santander Madrid.

From Santander to Madrid by train 🚄

You should expect a minimum price of 25€ for a journey direct Santander Madrid. Depending on the date of your search on Tictactrip, the price for the journey Santander Madrid can go up to 209€ (on average, it costs 9€).The travel time from Santander to Madrid is generally between 4h08 and 10h56. This is carried out and offered by Renfe. It usually departs from Santander and arrives at Madrid Chamartin. It also serves stations Valladolid, Valdecilla, Palencia, and Madrid Chamartin.  The very first departure of train Santander Madrid of the day takes place at 16h20, and the last one is usually at 21h15. The average duration of this journey is 5h16.  Every day, you have the choice between 4 trains Santander Madrid.

From Santander to Madrid by multimodal 🚌 + 🚄

The journey direct Santander Madrid is offered by the following companies: Renfe and Alsa. On average, the travel time for direct Santander Madrid is 7h23, ranging from 5h47 to 9h15 at most. The price often fluctuates between 45€ and 171€, with an average direct Santander Madrid price of 72€.
From Santander Bus Station, you will normally arrive at Madrid Chamartin. It also serves stations Bilbao Abando, Santander, Valladolid, Valdecilla, Santander Bus Station, Bilbao, Madrid Chamartin, Madrid - Gare routière Sud, and Madrid, Madrid (Moncloa).
 The first daily departure of multimodal Santander Madrid will take place at 16h20 while the last one will be at 20h54.  Depending on the days, you will have a choice of 7 combined trips Santander Madrid per day.

From Santander to Madrid by carpooling 🚗

The journey Santander-Madrid by carpooling is offered by Blablacar. Prices range from 18€ to 92€, and the trips last between 3h30 and 6h20.

Frequently Asked Questions about Santander - Madrid

How much does a bus Santander Madrid cost?

Your bus from Santander to Madrid journey will cost you a minimum of 32 €. On average, you can book your bus ticket for this trip at 67 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 219 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

How long is the trip Santander Madrid by bus?

Your bus from Santander to Madrid journey will be at least 5h15 long. On average, expect this journey to last 7h07, with a maximum travel time of 11h10.

When is the first bus Santander Madrid leaving?

The very first journey by bus from Santander to Madrid departs at 16h20. If you want to leave later, you can still take a bus Santander ➜ Madrid at 20h55. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

How many bus Santander Madrid are there every day ?

Every day, you have the choice of 9 bus from Santander to Madrid that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

How much does a train ticket from Santander to Madrid cost?

Expect at least 25 € for a train Santander ➜ Madrid. Depending on the period of your search, the price of the Santander Madrid journey can rise to 209 €. A train from Santander to Madrid costs an average of 9 €.

How long does the trip from Santander to Madrid take by train?

You can expect at least 4h08 for a train Santander ➜ Madrid. Your trip from Santander to Madrid can take up to 10h56 depending on the time of day and the train company you choose. Your Santander Madrid trip in train lasts on average 5h16.

What is the departure time of the train from Santander to Madrid?

Would you like to know the first and last departure times of your train Santander ➜ Madrid? You're in the right place! Every day, the first departure of the train Santander Madrid takes place at 16h20. Conversely, the very last departure is at 21h15. Are you more of a morning person or always leaving at the last minute?

How many train are there from Santander to Madrid per day?

4 trains Santander ➜ Madrid circulate every day. You have no excuse not to travel.

How much does a carpooling Santander Madrid cost?

The minimum price for a carpooling Santander Madrid journey is 18 €. Depending on the number of days in advance of your search, the price can go up to 92 € if you wait until the last moment. On average, a carpooling from Santander to Madrid ticket costs 34 €.

How long is the trip Santander Madrid by carpooling?

The minimum duration of a journey on carpooling Santander Madrid is 3h30. The maximum duration, on the other hand, is 6h20. On average, a from Santander to Madrid journey by carpooling takes 4h36.

When is the first carpooling Santander Madrid leaving?

The first carpooling Santander Madrid departs at 16h20, while the last one leaves at 20h30.

How many carpooling Santander Madrid are there every day ?

Every day, there are approximately 19 carpooling Santander Madrid.

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