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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
334 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 1 trains that leave Madrid Barajas Airport for Santander on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 334 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h 20 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.
6:08 PM4h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:28 PMSantander$361One-way0 transfers
- 6:08 PM4h20Madrid Barajas Airport10:28 PMSantander$361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $38.
Distance: 207 miles (334 km)
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Live departures
Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 08169+ 18105 | On time 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h14 | 8:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 08169+04193 | On time 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h13 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
 18003+04193 | On time 2:26 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 7h02 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
 04161+04193 | On time 2:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h51 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 04161+18105 | On time 2:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h52 | 8:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 08179+04193 | On time 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h28 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 08179+18105 | On time 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h29 | 8:29 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 18065+04193 | On time 3:06 PM Madrid Príncipe Pío | 6h22 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 04267 · 04193 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 04167 · 04193 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h51 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 08389+04193 | On time 4:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h13 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
| 08189+04193 | On time 4:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h48 | 9:28 PM Santander station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander
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Trains from Madrid Barajas Airport to Santander run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:08, the last at 18:08. The fastest train covers the 207 miles (334 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 207 miles (334 km) |
Average train duration 4h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 (€29) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 6:08 PM |
Last train 6:08 PM |
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