The average bus between Madrid and Santander takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid to Santander. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Madrid and Santander. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Santander at 12:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid station and arriving at Santander station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
Madrid to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.
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The distance between Madrid and Santander is 339.1 km. The road distance is 405 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
