What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Tres Cantos?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Tres Cantos is to train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 4h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Tres Cantos?

The fastest way to get from Santander to Tres Cantos is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs €55 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Tres Cantos?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Tres Cantos. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Tres Cantos via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Santander to Tres Cantos?

The distance between Santander and Tres Cantos is 456 km. The road distance is 376.9 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Tres Cantos without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Tres Cantos without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €40 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Tres Cantos?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Santander to Tres Cantos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Tres Cantos train from?

Santander to Tres Cantos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Tres Cantos?

The best way to get from Santander to Tres Cantos is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €90 and takes 5h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €290 and takes 3h 7m.

Where does the Santander to Tres Cantos train arrive?

Santander to Tres Cantos train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Tres Cantos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Tres Cantos is 377 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Santander to Tres Cantos.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Tres Cantos?

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Where can I stay near Tres Cantos?

There are 6642+ hotels available in Tres Cantos.

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

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

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Train (Renfe)
best
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
4h 44m
€41–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de AméricaAlsa
5h 47m
€35–89
Drive 376.9 km
1. Drive from Santander to Tres Cantos376.9 km
4h 41m
€60–86
Fly from Santander Airport
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)SDR - MAD
3h 7m
€56–289
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)BIO - MAD
4h 55m
€42–170

Santander to Tres Cantos by train (Renfe)

21Weekly Trains

4h 44mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456.3 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain?

Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–85 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Santander E.A. to Madrid, Avenida de América every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–85 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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