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TodayApr 28
from $41
TomorrowApr 29
from $27
WedApr 30
from $34
ThuMay 1
from $34
FriMay 2
SatMay 3
from $61
SunMay 4
from $90
MonMay 5
from $61

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Santander to Madrid.

Bus
Average Price$41 - $179Average Duration5h 40m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$24 - $94Average Duration4h 16m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$19 - $54Average Duration4h 30m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santander to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
4h 16mAverage Duration
$24Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santander to Madrid: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$43
Average train trip duration4h 16m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:48am
Distance206 miles (332 km)
Latest train departure7:00pm

Santander to Madrid Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/26
$61
04/27
$48
Today
$41
04/29
$27
04/30
$34
05/01
$34
05/02
No data
05/03
$61
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santander to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 29, 2025 with a price of $27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santander to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $27 to $81 for a train ticket from Santander to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Santander and Madrid is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Madrid.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Madrid, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Santander and Madrid, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santander to Madrid, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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