What are the departure and arrival points in Santander and in Madrid?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santander to Madrid: Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport. Trains mostly leave from Santander and tend to arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

Which travel companies can get me from Santander to Madrid?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santander to Madrid: You can travel between Santander and Madrid by flight with Iberia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€32) with Iberia from Santander to Madrid. You can take a train from Santander to Madrid with Renfe Alvia. Cheap tickets can be found for $56 (€49) with Renfe Alvia from Santander to Madrid.

Can I find a direct route between Santander and Madrid?

Yes, there are direct routes from Santander to Madrid with the following travel companies: You can take a direct flight with Air Nostrum. You can travel directly by train with Renfe Alvia. Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

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from Santander to Madrid

How to get from Santander to Madrid by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Santander to Madrid is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:55AM4h24

Santander

11:19AMMadrid Chamartín

€551One-way

0 transfers

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04:00PM6h45

Santander

10:45PMMadrid

€331One-way

1 transfer

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Santander Airport

02:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport

€2991One-way

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06:50PM4h17

Santander

11:07PMMadrid Chamartín

€1161One-way

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Santander

06:15AMMadrid

€421One-way

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Santander

06:30AMMadrid

€411One-way

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Santander Airport

10:25AMMadrid Barajas Airport

€2841One-way

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04:20PM5h35

Santander Airport

09:55PMMadrid Barajas Airport

€2471One-way

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Travel Information to Madrid from Santander

	Distance	210 miles (339 km)
	Available travel modes	Flight or train
	Ticket price range	$37 - $56
	Cheapest mode	Flight • $37 (€32) • 1 h 5 min
	Fastest mode	Flight • $37 (€32) • 1 h 5 min
	Popular travel companies	Iberia or Renfe Alvia

Travel 210 miles (339 km) by flight or train from Santander to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $37 (€32). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Iberia or Renfe Alvia among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Santander to Madrid.

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Santander to Madrid, 82,02% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Santander to Madrid and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Renfe is Spain’s national travel company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These travel types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter travel and Trenhotel night travel.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

Cheapest Price: $36

Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel from Santander to Madrid including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.

FAQs: Travel from Santander to Madrid

FAQs: Travel to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santander to Madrid.

There are 2 travel options from Santander to Madrid. You can take a flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Madrid from Santander is by taking a flight, which costs on average $37 (€32).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Santander to Madrid:

Taking a flight costs $19 (€17) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $56 (€49).

The fastest way to get to Madrid from Santander is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 4 h 14 min.

The distance is approximately 210 miles (339 km) from Santander to Madrid.

The average frequency per day from Santander to Madrid is:

2 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Santander to Madrid as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santander to Madrid:

Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Madrid Barajas Airport.
Trains mostly leave from Santander and tend to arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santander to Madrid:

You can travel between Santander and Madrid by flight with Iberia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $37 (€32) with Iberia from Santander to Madrid.
You can take a train from Santander to Madrid with Renfe Alvia. Cheap tickets can be found for $56 (€49) with Renfe Alvia from Santander to Madrid.

Yes, there are direct routes from Santander to Madrid with the following travel companies:

You can take a direct flight with Air Nostrum.
You can travel directly by train with Renfe Alvia.

Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Santander to Madrid often also extend their vacation to go to Barcelona, Valencia or Sevilla. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Madrid and these popular destinations at a great price.

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