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Train Madrid - Santander from 17.15 €, cheap tickets

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337 km
4h04min
Train, TER, TGV, Thalys, Eurostar
3 trains / day

Prices of the next trains Madrid - Santander

Next Saturday
Morning34 €
Afternoon46 €
Evening34 €

Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity make ticket prices from Madrid to Santander vary enormously, as they can be up to 4 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Wednesday, 28 October, you will find the cheapest Madrid-Santander tickets starting at 17.15 €.

Train Madrid Santander in brief

Average price

36.19 €

Price range

17.15 € - 68.65 €

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.

Which train companies for Madrid to Santander?

Rail connections between Madrid and Santander are provided by 5 companies :
  • Renfe ALVIA
  • Renfe Media Distancia
  • Renfe Intercity
  • Renfe Regional Exprés
  • Renfe Regional

Save 75% on your Madrid - Santander trip :

Renfe ALVIA
Min price: 17.15 €
Max price: 68.65 €
Renfe ALVIA Madrid Santander
Renfe Intercity
Min price: 45.75 €
Max price: 45.75 €
Renfe Intercity Madrid Santander

How to travel at cheapest prices from Madrid to Santander

You can travel to Santander from Madrid from 17 euros. To find an even cheaper Madrid Santander train ticket, we suggest you should travel during off-peak periods. This will be during the day (middle) on weekdays, or very early in the morning or late in the evening. On weekends, Madrid-Santander train tickets are more expensive especially at the beginning of the weekend and on Sunday evenings. Finally, the closer the departure date, the higher the prices increases, especially in the event of heavy traffic. As you can see, the departure and arrival times for Madrid - Santander influence the prices of the trips. So you have to anticipate during weekends and holidays.

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.
Our guides on cheap train tickets.

How to cancel my train tickets on Kombo

The advantage of booking with Kombo is that cancellations are very simple and fast. Thanks to your reservation number from your confirmation email, or directly via your customer account in the heading my tickets , you can find your tickets and cancel them .
We even prepared a guide for you to know how to cancel your train tickets easily

Departure stations at Madrid

Your train to Santander will depart from one of the following stations:
  • Estación de Madrid Atocha

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  • Madrid-Chamartin

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  • Estación de Principe Pío

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Destination stations in Santander

TheMadrid Santander train will take you to:
  • Estación de Santander

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