Trains tickets from Santander to Madrid

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Tomorrow11 Aug
Tue12 Aug
from US$73
Wed13 Aug
from US$60
Thu14 Aug
from US$60
Fri15 Aug
from US$73
Sat16 Aug
Sun17 Aug
Mon18 Aug

Trains leaving Tuesday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Santander
    Departure location: Santander
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santander to Madrid

Bus
Average priceUS$43 - US$188Average duration5h 40m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$20 - US$75Average duration4h 30m
14kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
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.

28carpool per day
4h 30mAverage duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
14kgCO₂ emissions

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
08/08
US$76
09/08
US$76
Today
US$76
11/08
US$76
12/08
US$69
13/08
US$55
14/08
US$55
15/08
US$69
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santander to Madrid was searched and found on 13 Aug 2025 with a price of US$55

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 US$55 to US$92 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 US$55, which is on 2025-08-13.

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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Train from Madrid to Santander

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