Next available departures

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:08pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 4m	11:12pm	Santander	Cheapest
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:08pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 4m	11:12pm	Santander	Fastest
	1:00pm	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 9m	11:50am	Santander	No tags
	1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 9m	11:50am	Santander	No tags
	3:00pm	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	8:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:40pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 7m	5:47pm	Santander	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
8:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 30m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
1:00pm	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
3:00pm	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	8:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
3:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	8:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 9m	11:50am	Santander	Cheapest
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:08pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 4m	11:12pm	Santander	Fastest
	12:30am	Avenida de América Metro	6h	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 9m	11:50am	Santander	No tags
	12:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 45m	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:40pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 7m	5:47pm	Santander	No tags
	10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:40pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 7m	5:47pm	Santander	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
12:30am	Avenida de América Metro	6h	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
12:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 45m	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
8:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 30m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
1:00pm	Avenida de América Metro	5h 30m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
12:30am	Avenida de América Metro	6h	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
12:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 45m	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
8:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 17
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
1:15pm	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 15m	6:30pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Fastest
12:30am	Avenida de América Metro	6h	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
12:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 45m	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
8:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
10:30am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 45m	4:15pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Madrid to Santander on September 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00am	Avenida de América Metro	5h 50m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	Cheapest
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:08pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 4m	11:12pm	Santander	Fastest
	12:30am	Avenida de América Metro	6h	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 9m	11:50am	Santander	No tags
	12:45am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 45m	6:30am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	7:41am	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 9m	11:50am	Santander	No tags
	8:15am	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	5h 35m	1:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Wifi Toilet Power outlets	1:40pm	Madrid-Chamartin	4h 7m	5:47pm	Santander	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Santander

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 4 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just CZK 557, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

4h 7mAverage Duration

206 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCZK 1,139 - CZK 1,730	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCZK 557 - CZK 2,412	Average Duration4h 7m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Madrid and Santander

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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Stops in Santander

A
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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B
Santander Airport
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C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Compare companies

ALSA

4.3/563,658 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 78 reviews, ALSA received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location, but some complained about the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at CZK 1,139

ALSA Madrid Santander recent customer reviews

Alsa in general is very reliable and punctual. I have taken an Alsa bus a few times and enjoy it every time. Kudos for this company.

Penelope M.

August 30, 2018

Bus drivers very unfriendly, would not adjust sunscreen when sun was behind us and did not interfere with his view. Ade people run after the bus, when he knew they where running to catch up, his smile. Informed he just wanted to give them a hard time, not good pr

Barbara D.

October 12, 2017

Great experience. Good driver. On time.

Aracelis B.

October 21, 2024

Renfe

4.1/51,067 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.0

FlixBus

3.5/515,613 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Companies in ES:FlixBus, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixTrain, ALSA, Iryo, Rede Expressos, El Expreso de Canfranc, Sindbad, Avanza, BlaBlaCar Bus - Alsa

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Madrid to Santander by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Madrid to Santander?
The cheapest tickets from Madrid to Santander start from CZK 557. The average price for this route is around CZK 1,098. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Madrid to Santander?
The average trip duration from Madrid to Santander is 4h 48m, covering a distance of 207 miles (333 km). The quickest vehicle can get you there in 4h 4m and is operated by Renfe.
Which companies service the Madrid to Santander route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 8 trips available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus, Renfe.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Madrid to Santander?
The earliest trip departs from Madrid to Santander at 12:30am. And the latest trip departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Madrid to Santander?
A trip from Madrid to Santander generates an estimated 8.3182875 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best company from Madrid to Santander?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 63514 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Madrid to Santander?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which company has the most timely service from Madrid to Santander?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Madrid to Santander?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

09/09

CZK 1,045

09/10

CZK 1,045

Today

CZK 1,042

09/12

CZK 912

09/13

CZK 1,005

09/14

CZK 919

09/15

CZK 1,005

09/16

CZK 925

The cheapest trip from Madrid to Santander was searched and found on Sep 12, 2026 with a price of CZK 912

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

You can expect to pay from CZK 912 to CZK 2,183 for a bus or train ticket from Madrid to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at CZK 912 which is on 2026-09-12.

Usually ALSA 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.