Santander to Madrid Bus

Q: What is the distance between Santander and Madrid?

The distance between these two places is a total of 456 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Santander and Madrid?

The average travel time between the stations is 16:07 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Santander to Madrid?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €25.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Santander to Madrid?

The average number of daily departures is 7. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Santander to Madrid?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Santander to Madrid?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Santander to Madrid by bus?

To travel from Santander to Madrid by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Santander to Madrid?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Santander?

The earliest is at 00:45 and the latest is at 17:30.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Santander to Madrid?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Santander to Madrid Route Summary

Santander to Madrid bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 7 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Santander bus station at 00:45h, arriving at Madrid bus station at 06:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 17:30h, arriving at 23:00h the same day.

Departure station and country Santander, Spain

Arrival station and country Madrid, Spain

Travel Distance 456 km

Average Trip Duration 16h 07min

Total Departures 7

Popular Operators Alsa

Lowest Price €25

Transportation Options Bus, Train, Plane

Getting from Santander and Madrid by bus

The shortest travel distance between Santander and Madrid is 456 km. The fastest bus which departs at 15:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:15h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Santander to Madrid route

Alsa is the carrier operating this route. This company has been rated 143 times by travelers. Here you can see their average rating.

7.9 Alsa

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Santander or Madrid bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Santander

You can see information about the departure station and stops Santander here

Madrid

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Madrid here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €25 (One-Way) or €50 (Return).

Travel reviews for Santander to Madrid bus

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Other popular destinations from Santander

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Santander, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Santander - Bilbao

Santander - San Sebastian

Santander - Barcelona

Santander - Zaragoza

Santander - A Coruna

Santander - Cangas de Onis

Santander - Salamanca

Santander - Vitoria-Gasteiz

Santander - Torrevieja

Santander - Malaga

Santander - Cudillero

Santander - Valladolid

Santander - Alicante

Santander - Ribadesella

Santander - Aranda de duero

Santander - Tudela

Santander - Castro Urdiales

Other popular destinations from Madrid

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Madrid, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

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