Train Madrid - Santander from 22.90 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Madrid - Santander
Train Madrid Santander in brief
Average price
36.55 €
Price range
22.90 € - 57.20 €
Fastest Madrid-Santander train
4h04min
Number of trains / day
3
It will take you 4h04min by train from Madrid to reach Santander. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Madrid and Santander is 337 km and the average speed is 83 km/h.
The Madrid-Santander trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Madrid - Santander.
Train price calendar Madrid - Santander
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Tuesday, November 17, from 23 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 14, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Madrid to Santander cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 29 €. The most expensive is Sunday (47 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 35 € on average, against 39 € in the evening.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Madrid - Santander train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 35 € on average, against 51 € 2 to 7 days before departure: 31% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 30 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Madrid and Santander
On average, 2.9 departures a day link Madrid to Santander. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (4 departures on average), the quietest Sunday (2).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 1.1 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Madrid to Santander by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Madrid to Santander costs 37 € on average, from 23 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
First and last train Madrid Santander.
First Train Madrid - Santander.
Departure at 13:40
Last Train Madrid - Santander
Departure at 19:08
Madrid - Santander train on average every
328 minutes
Which train companies for Madrid to Santander?
- Renfe ALVIA
- Renfe Media Distancia
- Renfe Intercity
- Renfe Regional Exprés
- Renfe Regional
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Madrid to Santander
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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Departure stations at Madrid
Destination stations in Santander
- Plan
Estación de Santander