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Cheap bus tickets from Santander to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Cheapest

€29

Average

€35

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

09:30AM4h50

Santander

02:20PMMadrid

€291One-way

0 transfers

07:30PM5h40

Santander

01:10AMMadrid

€291One-way

0 transfers

04:00PM6h45

Santander

10:45PMMadrid

€331One-way

1 transfer

12:45AM5h45

Santander

06:30AMMadrid

€411One-way

0 transfers

12:45AM5h30

Santander

06:15AMMadrid

€421One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from Santander to Madrid

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, September 24

12:45AM5h30

Santander

06:15AMMadrid

0 transfers

12:45AM5h45

Santander

06:30AMMadrid

0 transfers

04:00PM6h45

Santander

10:45PMMadrid

1 transfer

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Bus times from Santander to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Fastest Journey

5 h 30 m

Average

5 h 30 m

Buses per day

Distance

339 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Santander for Madrid every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

12:45AM5h30

Santander

06:15AMMadrid

€421One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Santander to Madrid

	Distance	210 miles (339 km)
	Average bus duration	5 h 15 min
	Average bus ticket price	$36 (€32)
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus companies	Alsa Supra, Alsa or Flixbus

Buses from Santander to Madrid cover the 210 miles (339 km) long route taking on average 5 h 15 min with our travel partners like Alsa Supra, Alsa or Flixbus. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $36 (€32), but the average price of bus tickets is $36 (€32). Travelers depart most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4.

Bus companies: Alsa and FlixBus from Santander to Madrid

Find the best buses to Madrid from Santander with Omio's travel partners Alsa and FlixBus from $36 (€32). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Cheapest Price: $36

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Bus from Santander to Madrid

FAQs: Take the bus from Santander to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Santander to Madrid.

Cheap bus tickets from Santander to Madrid can start from as little as $36 (€32) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santander to Madrid is $36 (€32); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time between Santander and Madrid is on average 5 h 15 min for the 210 mile (339 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Santander and Madrid by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Santander to Madrid leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Santander to Madrid leaves at 3: 30 PM.

For the best Santander to Madrid bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Alsa Supra, Alsa or Flixbus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Santander and Madrid to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Santander, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Santander, Estación de Autobuses, Santander and Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander. When arriving in Madrid, you can end your route in bus stations like Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83 and Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Aeropuerto Barajas T4, located 12 miles (19.4 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Santander to Madrid by bus is March.

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