There are 5 ways to get from Getafe to Santander by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to SantanderAlv / ...
5h 53m€47–97Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.Alsa
7h 15m€32–92Drive 408.9 km
- Drive from Getafe to Santander408.9 km
4h 53m€65–94Train, fly to Santander Airport
- Take the train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)MAD - SDR
3h 41m€52–289Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
5h 55m€42–169
Getafe to Santander by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Getafe to Santander is to train which costs €45 - €100 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Getafe to Santander is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Getafe to Santander. However, there are services departing from Getafe and arriving at Santander E.A. via Méndez Álvaro and Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Getafe to Santander. However, there are services departing from Getafe-Centro and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Getafe and Santander is 463 km. The road distance is 408.9 km.
The best way to get from Getafe to Santander without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €45 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Getafe to Santander, including transfers.
Getafe to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Getafe to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Getafe to Santander is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €95 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Getafe, Spain and Santander, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander twice daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A. every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–210
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Getafe-Centro to Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Santander E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Getafe to Santander bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Santander E.A. station.
Getafe to Santander train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Getafe to Santander is 409 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Getafe to Santander.
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