The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Santander
Cheapest price
$40
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
339 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Santander will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $40.
Of the 65 trains that leave Madrid for Santander on Wed, Jan 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 14 the direct trains cover the 339 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Wed, Jan 14 the slowest trains will take 4 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Santander
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 210 miles (339 km)
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€57 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €268 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Madrid to Santander train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Santander trains for today, Tuesday, January 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04261+ 18101 | On time 6:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h39 | 12:43 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04261 · 04073 | On time 6:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h02 | 11:06 AM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04261 · 04143 | On time 6:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h00 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04187 · 04073 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h46 | 11:06 AM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04187+ 18101 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h23 | 12:43 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04087 · 04073 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h46 | 11:06 AM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04073+ 18101 | On time 6:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h58 | 12:43 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04073 | On time 6:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h21 | 11:06 AM Santander station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04073 · 04143 | On time 6:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h19 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08079+ 18101 | On time 6:51 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h52 | 12:43 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04687+ 04143 | On time 7:40 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h24 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18061+ 18105 | On time 8:06 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 13h23 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18061+ 04143 | On time 8:06 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 8h58 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04091 · 04143 | On time 8:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
05763+ 04143 | On time 8:25 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h39 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
05763+ 18105 | On time 8:25 AM Madrid Chamartín | 13h04 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
05071+ 18105 | On time 8:56 AM Madrid Chamartín | 12h33 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
05071+ 04143 | On time 8:56 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h08 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 18105 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 12h14 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08109+ 04143 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h49 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 04193 | On time 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 12h05 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 18105 | On time 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h06 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04121+ 04143 | On time 10:23 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h41 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 04143 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h59 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 04193 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 11h23 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08129+ 18105 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h24 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18063+ 04193 | On time 11:25 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 11h03 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18063+ 18105 | On time 11:25 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 10h04 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18063 · 37193 | On time 11:25 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 11h03 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
34101+ 04143 | On time 12:03 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h01 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
05101+ 04143 | On time 12:03 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h01 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
05101+ 18105 | On time 12:03 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h26 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04143+ 37193 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h48 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04143 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h24 | 5:04 PM Santander station | 0 transfersDirect | |
04143+ 18105 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h49 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04143 · 04193 | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 9h48 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 04193 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h42 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 37193 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h42 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04257+ 18105 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h43 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 37193 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h48 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 04193 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h48 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08359+ 18105 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h49 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08169+ 18105 | On time 3:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h14 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18003 · 37193 | On time 3:26 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 7h02 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18003+ 04193 | On time 3:26 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 7h02 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04161+ 04193 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h51 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04161+ 37193 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h51 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04161+ 18105 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h52 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08179+ 18105 | On time 4:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h29 | 9:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18065 · 37193 | On time 4:06 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 6h22 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18065+ 04193 | On time 4:06 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 6h22 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04179+ 04193 | On time 4:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h58 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04179+ 37193 | On time 4:30 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h58 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04267 · 04193 | On time 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08389+ 04193 | On time 5:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h13 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08389+ 37193 | On time 5:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h13 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08189+ 04193 | On time 5:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h48 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08189+ 37193 | On time 5:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h48 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04181 · 04193 | On time 5:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h37 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04181+ 37193 | On time 5:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h37 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
04193 | 6:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h20 | 10:28 PM Santander station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 14 | |||||
08069+ 18101 | On time 5:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h07 | 12:43 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
08069+ 04073 | On time 5:36 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h30 | 11:06 AM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
18001+ 18101 | On time 5:40 AM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 7h03 | 12:43 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid to Santander
Trains from Madrid to Santander run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 19:08. The fastest train covers the 210 miles (339 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 210 miles (339 km) |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 06:36 |
Last train 19:08 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Madrid to Santander trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Madrid and Santander from $28 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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