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How is the trip Santander - Madrid in Train?

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Distance 338 Km
Average length 4 hours 46 minutes
Average speed 70.9 km/h
Price of the cheapest ticket 20,45 €
Average ticket price 49,63 €
Price of the expensive ticket 76,10 €
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Average daily trains 3
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Renfe official ticket from Tren Santander to Madrid

Billete Tren Santander  Madrid 01/05/2017

Billete Tren Santander Madrid 01/05/2017

Trenes.com issues official Tren Santander Madrid tickets and it does totally legally as a verified and authorised travel agency by Renfe, ie if you buy a Tren Santander Madrid ticket through our website, you only need to print the ticket or to show the bidi code sent to the mobile phone, present it at the Santander station and get on the train you have got assigned.


On it you can see the ticket number 7069600754761, the locator KHR5F4, the origin and destination stations, in this case the train travels from Santander to Madrid Atocha. The railway operator Renfe, the train type ALVIA, the train number 04092 and the rail car 001. The contracted rate Promo in Preferente P. class, the assigned seat 04C, the price for the ticket, this Santander Madrid train ticket is not necessarily the cheapest ticket since the price of the train ticket often depends on the time in advance with which you bought the ticket. In this case the price is 46,95€ and the departure date is 01/05/2017. The train departure time of this ticket is at 09:10 h and the arrival of this train at the Madrid Atocha station is at 13:57 h. The duration of the journey from Santander to Madrid Atocha has been 4 horas 47 minutos.

Cheap train tickets Santander to Madrid

Origin
Destination
Train
Date
Price
Santander
Madrid
Alvia
10/10/2025
From 20,45 €
Santander
Madrid
Alvia
12/10/2025
From 20,85 €
Santander
Madrid
Alsa
24/09/2025
From 20,90 €
Santander
Madrid
Alsa
17/09/2025
From 21,73 €
Santander
Madrid
Alvia
15/07/2025
From 22,25 €
Santander
Madrid
Alvia
30/07/2025
From 25,00 €

Trains from Santander to Madrid, stations, prices and schedules

As for the prices, if you take the train in the evening and in the itinerary for ida, the prices to travel from Santander to Madrid are usually cheaper. Specifically, if you take the train that has its departure time from Santander at 13:58 h, the price of the train ticket Santander - Madrid is 20,45 €, reaching Madrid at 18:14 h. Follow the path of the good prices on train tickets Santander - Madrid.

On the other hand, we know for sure that the most expensive train of the route Santander - Madrid is the one that leaves from Santander at 9:20 h and reaches Madrid at 15:00 h, being the price of this ticket 76,10 €. Sign up to receive our best offers, both for train tickets Santander - Madrid and for all other travels by train.

There are many other options of schedules and prices on trains that make their journey from Santander - Madrid. For example, if you want to make your trip quickly and comfortably, you can catch the train that is faster. This train that leaves from Santander at 13:55 h reaches Madrid at 17:55 h, so you can do your trip from Santander to Madrid in only 4 hours. The price of this ticket is very affordable considering the distance between Santander and Madrid, since its price is only 33,05 € to travel the 338 Km of distance that there is. We establish a new price policy on train tickets Santander - Madrid, we only have very cheap prices!

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If I buy train tickets from Santander to Madrid, do I have to print the tickets?

It is not necessary, we will send you the tickets both to your email and to your mobile phone so that you can travel without problems just by showing your mobile phone. We recommend, if you have the possibility to print them, that you do so in case you have problems with the coverage or with the battery of your mobile phone.

What is the price of the trains from Santander to Madrid?

Train prices from Santander to Madrid can vary significantly, and occasionally there may be offers starting from 20,45 €. The most important thing, if you are looking for the cheapest ticket, is that you buy it as far in advance as possible , this way you will get the best offers and prices. The price also changes depending on the rate or the class and schedule you choose.

How far in advance do I have to be at the Santander station?

Normally we recommend that you be at the train station 30 minutes before the train's departure to go with tranquility and comfort.

Is there a direct train from Santander to Madrid or will I have to change?

There are direct trains from Santander to Madrid, so normally you will not need to change on your journey. You can go from Santander to Madrid by train directly without getting off the train or changing stations.

What is the duration of the train trip from Santander to Madrid?

The duration of the train journey between Santander and Madrid will depend on its stops. Normally the average duration of the trip is 4 hours 46 minutes , there is usually not much time difference between trains, it will depend on the stops you have to make in other stations.

Can I change or cancel my train tickets from Santander to Madrid?

There are two options, there are tickets that, if they allow changes and cancellations and others do not, these are usually cheaper. It is very important that you choose the rate that suits you best at the time of purchase.

How fast do trains travel from Santander to Madrid?

Trains going from Santander to Madrid travel at an average speed of 70.9 km/h, although at times they can reach much higher maximum speeds.

How far does the train travel from Santander to Madrid?

Trains traveling from Santander to Madrid cover a distance of approximately 338 Km and the average duration of the train journey is 4 hours 46 minutes.

When does the first train depart from Santander to Madrid?

Normally, the first train leaves Santander at 0:45 h and arrives at Madrid at 6:15 h. The schedule for the first train may change for holidays or weekends.

When is the last train from Santander to Madrid?

Normally, the last train that can be taken leaves from Santander at 19:00 h and arrives at Madrid at 23:24 h . The last train schedule may change for holidays or weekends.

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Train Santander Madrid

Do not let them steal you when booking your train tickets Santander - Madrid. The train tickets Santander - Madrid that you can acquire in this powerful search engine are really cheap, but for this you need to follow these tips that we gladly offer you. Tickets usually cost between 20,45 € and 76,10 €, depending on the routes, schedules and types of trains that you prefer, the average price will go up for about 49,63 €. Are you excited about travelling from Santander to Madrid? And about doing it at the best price? Trains Madrid with Alvia for only 20,45 €.

We have found out all the detailed information about the schedules and prices of the train tickets Santander - Madrid, read carefully to know what is your best option. To offer unbeatable prices on your train tickets Santander - Madrid is what we know best. Also for the return, Trains Madrid to Santander.

The earliest train of the route Santander - Madrid is the one that has its time of departure at 0:45 h. This train leaves from the station Santander and arrives at the station of Madrid at 6:15 h. For that same day you have the departure of the last train of the itinerary Santander - Madrid at 19:00 h, which reaches Madrid at 23:24 h. The train connects Santander and Madrid in an average time of 4 hours 46 minutes. The train timetables for trains from Santander to Madrid on Train Timetables Santander to Madrid.

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The cheapest train ticket Santander to Madrid

The search for the train ticket from Santander to Madrid with the cheapest price was made on the a las h, it is a Alvia train with departure on the 10/10/2025 a las 13:58 h and arrival on the 10/10/2025 a las 18:14 h. The price of the cheapest ticket has been 20,45 € and the cheapest rate with which this price has been possible has been the rate Básico 4 O Más .