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ITMadrid to Santander Train & Bus Tickets
From Madrid (Spain) to Santander (Spain) · about 339 km
See prices for Madrid → Santander
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Santander, side by side.
| Train | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €4.60 for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 4 h 09 min (37 journeys) |
| Sold by | Renfe |
No recent bus fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 2 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Companies on Madrid to Santander
Companies whose fares searches on TransitScanner saw on this route, with the lowest fare seen for each. Open a company page for its other routes.
- Renfe · from €4.60 · train
Lowest fare seen in searches over the last six months, not a live quote. Search your date for current prices.
Madrid to Santander: what to expect
Madrid and Santander are about 339 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is a domestic route within Spain, so no border formalities are required. At 339 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Madrid–Santander tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €25.99, across 7 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Madrid to Santander
How long does the journey from Madrid to Santander take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 4 h 09 min by train (median of the journeys seen, last checked 2 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Santander?
The lowest fare seen recently is €4.60 by train (Renfe), for travel on 24 Nov 2026 (seen 24 Oct 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €25.99). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies run Madrid to Santander?
In searches on TransitScanner we saw Renfe from €4.60 (train) on this route. Fares change by date, so search yours to compare.