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Santander to Madrid Bus

from £57.98

What to expect of your trip

Fast, easy, and affordable options from Santander to Madrid

Avg. trip duration

20 hr 7 mins

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Avg. distance

801 miles

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Cheapest trip

From £57.98

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2

Avg. trips a day

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Bus stations and stops in Santander

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Frequently asked questions

Passengers travelling from Santander to Madrid by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Santander to Madrid route feature onboard restrooms.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Santander -Madrid route are equipped with free WiFi.
Every FlixBus coach between Santander and Madrid is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Santander to Madrid. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
In Santander, there is a singular coach stop: Santander (Bus Station). As for Madrid, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Santander and Madrid. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
The day's last coach departure from Santander to Madrid is set for 18:50.
The first coach service from Santander to Madrid is at 09:25.
The route between Santander and Madrid generally takes about 18 hours 30 minutes by coach and covers approximately 708 miles.
Bus tickets from Santander to Madrid with FlixBus are available from as low as £57.98.

Bus travel from Santander to Madrid: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Santander and Madrid starting from £57.98.
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Santander to Madrid lasts approximately 18 hours 30 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Santander and Madrid is 708 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Santander-Madrid: to check departure times of coaches between Santander and Madrid, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: about 2 departures per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Santander, there is a singular coach stop: Santander (Bus Station). As for Madrid, it has 4 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Santander on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Madrid.