Find coaches from Santander to Madrid

Today4 Aug
from US$44
Tomorrow5 Aug
from US$44
Wed6 Aug
from US$44
Thu7 Aug
from US$44
Fri8 Aug
from US$44
Sat9 Aug
from US$44
Sun10 Aug
from US$44
Mon11 Aug

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: 5 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Avenida de América Metro
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: 5 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: 5 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: 5 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
    Arrival time: 6 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid (South)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Santander to Madrid

Bus
Average priceUS$44 - US$205Average duration5h 40m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$32 - US$97Average duration4h 16m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$20 - US$77Average duration4h 30m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Santander to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

25carpool per day
4h 30mAverage duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Santander to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$54
Average bus trip duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure00:45
Distance209 miles
Latest bus departure19:30

Santander to Madrid Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Santander - Madrid

  1. How far is Madrid from Santander by coach?

    The distance between Santander and Madrid by coach is approximately 211 miles (340 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Madrid from Santander without a car?

    You can travel to Madrid from Santander by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
02/08
US$155
03/08
US$38
Today
US$38
05/08
US$38
06/08
US$38
07/08
US$38
08/08
US$38
09/08
US$38
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santander to Madrid was searched and found on 4 Aug 2025 with a price of US$38

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

You can expect to pay from US$38 to US$162 for a bus ticket from Santander to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$38, which is on 2025-08-08.

Usually Flixbus (ES) will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Santander to Madrid will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Train from Santander to Madrid

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