How much is the bus ticket from Santander to Madrid?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santander to Madrid start at R 736. The average price for this route is around R 920. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Santander to Madrid?

The average bus journey time from Santander to Madrid is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 337 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Santander to Madrid route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santander to Madrid?

The earliest bus departs from Santander to Madrid at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santander to Madrid?

A bus trip from Santander to Madrid produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Santander to Madrid?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60942 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santander to Madrid?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santander to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santander to Madrid?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Santander to Madrid from R 677 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 31 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 15m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	18:55	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 25m	13:20	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 45m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	23:00	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 15m	20:45	Avenida de América Metro	No tags
Bus	09:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	21h 40m	07:10	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	18:55	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 25m	13:20	Madrid (South)	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 2 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	6h 45m	22:45	Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	09:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	21h 40m	07:10	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 45m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 3 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	09:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	21h 40m	07:10	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 45m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	6h 45m	22:45	Moncloa	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	09:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	21h 40m	07:10	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 45m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	6h 15m	16:45	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	09:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	21h 40m	07:10	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 45m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Madrid on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	6h 15m	16:45	Avenida de América Metro	Cheapest
Bus	15:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h	20:30	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 30m	06:15	Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4	No tags
Bus	09:30	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	21h 40m	07:10	Madrid (South)	No tags
Bus	00:45	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	5h 45m	06:30	Avenida de América Metro	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Santander to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 336, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22carpool per day

4h 20mAverage duration

339 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 736 - R 2 744	Average duration5h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 559 - R 1 865	Average duration4h 16m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 336 - R 933	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santander and Madrid?

Stops in Santander

A
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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B
Santander Airport
C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Stops in Madrid

A
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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B
Avenida de América Metro
Avenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
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C
Moncloa
Plaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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D
Estación Sur
Mendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
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E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain
F
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/561 037 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 41 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the temperature. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 736

ALSA Santander Madrid recent customer reviews

To indicate in english that the bus is stopping in Burgos for a while would be great. The information was given only in spanish.

Anita K.

8 August 2018

I did not have any contact with staff other than when the driver took my ticket so really I cannot really rate them, otherwise the trip was very smooth.

Terence P.

9 May 2017

Free cold water was a bonus and much needed thankyou Bus very clean and nice having movies

Sandy L.

15 August 2016

FlixBus

3.5/511 824 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santander to Madrid by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santander to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santander to Madrid start at R 736. The average price for this route is around R 920. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santander to Madrid?
The average bus journey time from Santander to Madrid is 5h 40m, covering a distance of 337 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 25m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santander to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santander to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Santander to Madrid at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santander to Madrid?
A bus trip from Santander to Madrid produces an estimated 8 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Santander to Madrid?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60942 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santander to Madrid?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santander to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santander to Madrid?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.