Madrid to Santander by bus
Travelling from Madrid to Santander by bus takes about 5h 30m, run by ALSA. We found no quicker or cheaper option on this route.
A closer look at the Bus journey
What follows describes one observed route. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.
- Ticket price
- €37
- Total journey
- 5h 30m
- Change
- direct
- Operator
- ALSA
Omio catalogue, Oct 9 · For the route, not a chosen day
The journey, step by step
- 1Madrid Barajas to SantanderALSA5h 30m
The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.
Departures from Madrid to Santander
ALSA runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:30 and the last at 20:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSA | 6 | 02:30 | 20:30 |
All departures
- 02:30
- 12:30
- 15:00
- 17:00
- 18:30
- 20:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Bus facts for this route
These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.
- Bus operators
- ALSA
- Timetable
- First bus at 02:30, last at 20:30, 6 a day with ALSA.
- Good to know
- Direct bus, no change on the way.
Before you travel
Where does the bus leave from?
This record does not name the departure and arrival stops. Confirm them with the ticket provider for your service.
Seats and the service
Seat selection, breaks and the exact timetable vary by operator. Traffic and road conditions can change the journey time.
Baggage and ticket conditions
Baggage allowance and ticket conditions depend on the provider you choose and the fare type. This record holds neither, so check the change and cancellation terms before you buy.
Accessibility
Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.
Other ways to travel
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €70Checked Oct 6 | 5h 45m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 4h 07mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€70Checked Oct 65h 45m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€30Omio catalogue, Oct 94h 07m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 9
Madrid to Santander by bus: common questions
How long does Madrid to Santander take by bus?
About 5h 30m, with no transfer.
How much is a bus ticket from Madrid to Santander?
Omio publishes €37 for this route. It describes the route rather than a particular day, and it can change.
Who runs the bus from Madrid to Santander?
ALSA. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is this the best option on the route?
Yes, by bus is the best option we found: 5h 30m, €37.
Where else this route goes
Route guides
- Madrid Santander bus
- Madrid to Santander by bus
- bus ticket Madrid to Santander
- how long is the bus from Madrid to Santander