There are 7 ways to get from Madrid to Santos by train, bus, night bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train
-
Take the train from Estación de Atocha to Badajoz
-
Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantes
Cheapest option
Fly to Lisboa, train
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Lisboa (LIS)
-
Take the train from Lisboa - Oriente to Belver
5 alternative options
Bus
-
Take the bus from Madrid to Guarda
-
Take the bus from Guarda to Fratel
Night bus, bus
-
Take the night bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Coimbra
-
Take the bus from Coimbra to Proenca Nova
Drive
-
Drive from Madrid to Santos
Fly to Badajoz, train
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Badajoz (BJZ)
-
Take the train from Badajoz to Abrantes
Fly to Sevilla, drive
-
Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Sevilla (SVQ)
-
Drive from Sevilla to Santos
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santos is to train which costs €65 - €95 and takes 7h 58m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Santos is to drive which costs €75 - €110 and takes 4h 59m.
The distance between Madrid and Santos is 375 km. The road distance is 449 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santos without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €65 - €95.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Madrid to Santos, including transfers.
The best way to get from Madrid to Santos is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 9h 8m.
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Badajoz Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Santos is 1h behind Madrid. It is currently 8:12 PM in Madrid and 7:12 PM in Santos.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Santos is 449 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Madrid to Santos.
Iberia offers flights from Madrid Airport to Badajoz Airport.
- Distance: 374.9 km
- Duration: 7h 58m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santos, Portugal?
You can take a train from Madrid to Santos via Badajoz and Abrantes in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Santos via Guarda and Fratel in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €180
Flights from Madrid to Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €430
Flights from Madrid to Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €200
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25 - €220
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €310
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €290
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Lisboa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Estación de Atocha to Badajoz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +351 218 050 653
- apoiocliente@cp.pt
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Badajoz to Abrantes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
Train from Lisboa - Oriente to Belver
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Madrid to Guarda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Guarda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Night bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Coimbra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Guarda to Fratel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en
Bus from Coimbra to Proenca Nova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- https://www.rede-expressos.pt/en
Want to know more about travelling around Portugal
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe
Top tips on how to best navigate the nation by train, from Alicante to Zaragoza
Read the travel guideWhat are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?
A simple guide to the different trains, routes and facilities, so you can identify which service is right for you.
Read the travel guideWant to know more about Flixbus?
Rome2Rio’s guide has all the details
Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
There are 108+ hotels available in Santos. Prices start at €40 per night.
The best way to get from Madrid to Madrid Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs €2 - €3.