There are 4 ways to get from Santander to Getafe by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)SDR - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Getafe-Centro
2h 7m€49–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAlsa
7h 17m€34–84Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
4h 51m€36–82Drive 407 km
- Drive from Santander to Getafe407 km
4h 54m€65–93
Santander to Getafe by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Getafe is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Getafe is to fly and train which takes 2h 7m and costs €45 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Getafe. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Ferrocarril-Gta.Don José Parejo Risco via Avenida América and Pza.Emperador Carlos V-Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Getafe. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Getafe-Centro via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Santander and Getafe is 361 km. The road distance is 407 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Getafe without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €35 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Santander to Getafe, including transfers.
Santander to Getafe bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to Getafe train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Getafe is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €35 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Getafe, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín twice daily. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 4h 14m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Nuevos Ministerios to Getafe-Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en/suburban
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–85
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de América
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to Getafe bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Santander to Getafe train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Getafe is 407 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Santander to Getafe.
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