What is the cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Santander?

The cheapest way to get from El Escorial to Santander is to train via Villamuriel de Cerrato which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from El Escorial to Santander?

The fastest way to get from El Escorial to Santander is to bus and fly which takes 2h 46m and costs €40 - €190.

Is there a direct train between El Escorial and Santander?

No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Santander. However, there are services departing from El Escorial and arriving at Santander via Principe Pio and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from El Escorial to Santander?

The distance between El Escorial and Santander is 389 km. The road distance is 396.7 km.

How do I travel from El Escorial to Santander without a car?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Santander without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from El Escorial to Santander?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from El Escorial to Santander, including transfers.

Where do I catch the El Escorial to Santander train from?

El Escorial to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.

Train or bus from El Escorial to Santander?

The best way to get from El Escorial to Santander is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the El Escorial to Santander train arrive?

El Escorial to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Principe Pio station.

Can I drive from El Escorial to Santander?

Yes, the driving distance between El Escorial to Santander is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from El Escorial to Santander.

How do I get a train ticket from El Escorial to Santander?

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Where can I stay near Santander?

There are 2089+ hotels available in Santander.

El Escorial to Santander - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from El Escorial to Santander by bus, plane, train (Renfe), 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.

Bus, fly to Santander Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Pºmoret-Moncloabus
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
2h 46m
€40–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Intercambiador Moncloabus 661
2. Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.bus Alsa
7h 33m
€34–83
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Madrid-Principe Piotrain 18014 / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Alv / ...
6h 17m
€35–95
Drive 396.7 km
1. Drive from El Escorial to Santandercar 396.7 km
4h 19m
€61–89
Bus, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Pºmoret-Moncloabus
2. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.bus
5h 26m
€44–158
Train via Villamuriel de Cerrato (Renfe)
1. Take the train from El Escorial to Venta De Banostrain 18061 / ...
2. Take the train from Venta De Banos to Santandertrain Re
6h 35m
€41–54

El Escorial to Santander by train and subway (Renfe)

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 389.2 km
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between El Escorial, Madrid, Spain and Santander, Spain?

You can take a train from El Escorial to Santander via Madrid-Principe Pio, Principe Pio, Estación de metro de Chamartín, and Madrid Chamartín in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Av.Constitución-Quiterio López to Santander E.A. via Intercambiador Moncloa, Moncloa, Intercambiador Av América Metro, and Madrid, Avenida de América in around 7h 33m.

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