Madrid to Santander bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 9 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Madrid at 00:30h, arriving at Santander at 06:30h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 05:00h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Madrid and Santander is 270 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 13:00 has a travel time of 05:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 06:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Santander earlier, there
are 2 overnight coaches from Madrid to Santander.
The overnight coaches depart between 22:30 and 23:30 and arrive between 04:15 and 05:00
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Madrid to Santander route
Alsa is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 154 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 154 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Madrid to Santander. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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