The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€45
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
332 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín will cost around €45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 17 buses that leave Santander station for Madrid Chamartín on Tue, Dec 16, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 332 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander station to Madrid Chamartín
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €27.
Distance: 332 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €54 Average price | €244 Average price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santander station to Madrid Chamartín bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander station to Madrid Chamartín buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 AM Santander station | 6h15 | 2:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Santander station | 6h45 | 8:45 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Santander station | 5h30 | 9:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:50 PM Santander station | 18h30 | 11:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 11:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 5:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 11:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 5:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 5:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 5:30 AM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín
Buses from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €27 by flight.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 16:50. The fastest bus covers the 332 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 332 km |
Average bus duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 16:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus from Santander station to Madrid ChamartínYou can travel by bus between Santander station to Madrid Chamartín with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander station to Madrid Chamartín by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Chamartín, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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