How to get from Madrid to Santander
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Santander. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 11m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 335 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
335 km
Madrid to Santander: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airportflight1h 11m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Santander
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€34October 2026
€34Departure and arrival
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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with the listed carriers; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Santander works
Start with a flight from Madrid to Santander, about 1h 11m. In total it's roughly €64 over 1h 11m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Santander: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Santander?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 11m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Santander from Madrid?
About 335 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Santander cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €64 to €120. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Santander?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 11m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Santander?
About 1h 11m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Santander?
Madrid is MAD and Santander is SDR, so this route is usually written MAD to SDR.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santander?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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