What is the cheapest way to get from Barajas to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from Barajas to Santander is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barajas to Santander?

The fastest way to get from Barajas to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Barajas and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from Barajas to Santander. However, there are services departing from Barajas and arriving at Santander via Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Barajas to Santander?

The distance between Barajas and Santander is 329 km. The road distance is 386.4 km.

How do I travel from Barajas to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from Barajas to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €30 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Barajas to Santander?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Barajas to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barajas to Santander train from?

Barajas to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.

Train, bus or fly from Barajas to Santander?

The best way to get from Barajas to Santander is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs €35 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 5h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Barajas to Santander train arrive?

Barajas to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.

Can I drive from Barajas to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between Barajas to Santander is 386 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Barajas to Santander.

Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 1472+ hotels available in Santander.

Barajas to Santander - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Barajas to Santander by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2h 13m
€36–192
Train (Renfe)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
5h 48m
€34–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
6h 23m
€36–77
Drive 386.4 km
1. Drive from Barajas to Santandercar 386.4 km
4h 34m
€60–87
Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
5h
€40–150

Barajas to Santander by subway and train (Renfe)

9Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.8 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Barajas, Madrid, Spain and Santander, Spain?

Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander once daily. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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