Facts about the transport from Santander to Madrid
| Cheapest Transport | $71 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 24 |
| Distance | 1883 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Iberia, Vueling |
Santander to Madrid
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Santander to Madrid Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver | Minivan 7pax | Any time | +4h 20m | $865.85 | |
Bus | Alsa | Standard AC | 00:45 | 06:30 | $77.50 | |
Bus | Nex Continental Holdings | Normal | 06:00 | 10:25 | $48.53 | |
Flight | Iberia | Business | 06:30 | 07:40 | $166.44 | |
Train | Renfe Viajeros | Basico | 06:48 | 11:23 | $57.55 | |
Bus | Alsa | Standard AC | 08:00 | 13:50 | $50.97 | |
Flight | Vueling | Economy | 09:00 | 22:00 | $498.89 | |
Flight | Iberia | Business | 09:20 | 10:30 | $271.33 | |
Flight | Vueling | Economy | 09:55 | 01:30 | $425.79 | |
Bus | Alsa | Standard AC | 10:30 | 16:45 | $43.62 | |
Flight | Volotea | Economy | 10:55 | 14:25 | $245.96 | |
Bus | Alsa | Standard AC | 12:00 | 17:45 | $50.97 | |
Flight | Vueling | Economy | 13:10 | 14:35 | $218.12 | |
Train | Renfe Viajeros | Basico | 13:58 | 18:14 | $44.73 | |
Bus | Alsa | Standard AC | 15:30 | 20:45 | $65.44 | |
Bus | Grupo Enatcar | Normal | 16:00 | 22:45 | $44.86 | |
Bus | Alsa | Standard AC | 17:30 | 23:00 | $41.45 | |
Flight | Vueling | Economy | 18:50 | 16:15 | $308.61 | |
Flight | Iberia | Economy | 21:35 | 22:45 | $350.67 |
How to get from Santander to Madrid
Travelling between Santander and Madrid is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 997.32 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 70.79.
How long does it take to get from Santander to Madrid?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 38 hours to travel between Santander and Madrid depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Santander and Madrid. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 13h 40m to reach Madrid.
How much does it cost to get from Santander to Madrid?
Travelling between Santander and Madrid can be as cheap as USD 70.79 if you opt for a Iberia flight and as expensive as USD 997.32 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Santander and Madrid ?
- 4 from Santander to Madrid starting from 06:30 Santander Airport Spain until 17:45 Santander Airport Spain
- 4 by Bus from Santander to Madrid starting from 09:55 Santander until 18:55 Santander
- 16 from Santander to Madrid starting from 00:00 Santander Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Santander Hotel Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Santander to Madrid.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Santander to Madrid, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 70.91.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Santander and Madrid
Iberia, Vueling
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Santander and Madrid
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
What is the most popular transport to get from Santander to Madrid?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% decided to fly
Transportation from Santander to Madrid
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Buses$ 83.53
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Flights$ 70.77
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Taxis$ 677.56
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available