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Today16 Apr
from US$40
Tomorrow17 Apr
from US$40
Thu18 Apr
from US$40
Fri19 Apr
from US$40
Sat20 Apr
from US$40
Sun21 Apr
from US$40
Mon22 Apr
from US$23
Tue23 Apr

Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

Cheapest trips
Fastest trips
08:00
5h50m
13:50
Madrid - Avenida de América Metro
Cheapest
Santander - Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
Cheapest
08:15
5h35m
13:50
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
2nd Cheapest
Santander - Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
2nd Cheapest
13:15
5h15m
18:30
Madrid - Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Fastest
Santander - Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
Fastest
16:40
17h10m
09:50
Madrid - Madrid (South)
Santander - Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
10:30
5h45m
16:15
Madrid - Avenida de América Metro
Santander - Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
Bus Madrid to Santander: Trip Overview

Bus Madrid to Santander: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$48
Average bus trip duration5h 30m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure00:30
Distance205 miles
Latest bus departure22:00

Madrid to Santander buses

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Information on this bus route

Daily Buses13
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures00:30 - 22:00
Minimum PriceUS$41
Average Ticket PriceUS$48
Minimum Trip Duration4h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h30m
Distance205 miles
Bus companies on this routeALSA, FlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - Santander

The average bus ticket price from Madrid to Santander is US$48. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Madrid to Santander is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

The average travel time between Madrid and Santander is around 5h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 211 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of buses from Madrid to Santander can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 13 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Madrid to Santander by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the bus from Madrid to Santander, you can travel comfortably and safely with ALSA, FlixBus.

Buses travelling between Madrid and Santander leave from Estación Sur or Madrid Airport and arrive at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, Santander Airport, Av. de los Castros 43A.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
14/04
US$41
15/04
US$41
Today
US$83
17/04
US$41
18/04
US$79
19/04
US$41
20/04
No data
21/04
US$95
The cheapest trip from Madrid to Santander was searched and found on 17 Apr 2024 with a price of US$41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Madrid to Santander as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$41 to US$107 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$41, which is on 2024-04-17.

Usually Flixbus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Madrid to Santander.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Madrid to Santander.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madrid to Santander will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Madrid to Santander.

Did you know?

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It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Madrid by bus?

Bus from Santander to Madrid

You can also go to Santander by train

Train from Madrid to Santander

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