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Compare bus and flight for San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, while a flight costs an average of €256.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €256 Average price | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid
Compare the available ways to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid:
A bus is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid costing on average €256.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 7h 0m versus 4h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

9:30 AM 7h00 San Vicente de la Barquera 4:30 PM Madrid €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 7h00 San Vicente de la Barquera 4:30 PM Madrid €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 7h00 San Vicente de la Barquera 4:30 PM Madrid €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:30 AM 7h00 San Vicente de la Barquera 3:30 PM Madrid €41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid:
A bus is €203 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from San Vicente de la Barquera to Madrid costing on average €256.
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between San Vicente de la Barquera and Madrid as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from San Vicente De La Barquera, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
- Travel with Iberia, CitizenPlane, Vueling to go to Madrid by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Madrid by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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