The cheapest and fastest buses from Barcelona to Santander
Cheapest price
$65
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
8 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 4 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Barcelona to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona to Santander will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $65.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona to Santander without transferring at least once.
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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Santander
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
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$93 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Barcelona to Santander Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 30h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $127 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 12h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 12h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Renfe ALVIA | Departure Time 02:32PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 10h43 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator AVE | Departure Time 04:58PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 34h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Live departures
Barcelona to Santander bus times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona to Santander buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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03112+ Normal | 10:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h15 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
03322+ Normal | 11:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h15 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
09730+ Normal | 11:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h25 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
03308+ Normal | 1:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 11h15 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
00530+ Normal | 1:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h43 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
03152+ Normal | 2:00 PM Barcelona Sants | 10h15 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 10h15 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
03172+ Normal | 3:58 PM Barcelona Sants | 8h17 | 12:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 34h10 | 8:20 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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03302+ Normal · Normal | 5:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 13h05 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
03082+ Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h40 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
03940+ Normal · Normal | 7:30 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h10 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
00438+ Normal · Normal | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h50 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
03092+ Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h40 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
00632+ Normal · Normal | 8:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h35 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
00622+ Normal · Normal | 8:05 AM Barcelona Sants | 10h35 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
03304+ Normal · Normal | 8:55 AM Barcelona Sants | 9h45 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Agreda to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Santander.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or Agreda to find the best option for your trip from Barcelona to Santander.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Barcelona to Santander
Buses from Barcelona to Santander run on average 4 times per day, taking around 11h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 336 miles (541 km) distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 336 miles (541 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 02:20 |
Last bus 23:10 |
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High season Jul - Sep |
Low season Jan - Mar |
Busiest day Fri |
Least busy day Sun |
Best day to book ahead 91 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Agreda from Barcelona to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Barcelona to Santander with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Agreda for as low as $25 (€20). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Barcelona to Santander
The trip between the cities of Barcelona and Santander can be made by bus, as it offers a comfortable and easy journey. Barcelona Santander buses cover a distance of 541 kilometres, using an average of 9 to 11 hours. It is possible to find buses that cover this route all day long, every day of the week.
What buses go from Barcelona to Santander?
Barcelona Santander buses are managed by the company Alsa. Buses can be found throughout the day, although there is a higher frequency during the morning.
How long is the bus from Barcelona to Santander?
Barcelona Santander buses cover a distance of 541 kilometres, investing an average of between 9 and 11 hours. The length of this journey varies depending on whether changes are made during the journey. Some of these buses make a transfer in the bus station of Zaragoza.
How many buses are there from Barcelona to Santander?
Throughout the day it is possible to find up to 7 buses Barcelona Santander with departure times distributed throughout the day. There are buses that depart both in the morning and in the afternoon and even at night. The frequency of departure of the buses varies throughout the day: there are buses that depart every half hour and others with a time difference of up to 2 hours.
Where do buses from Barcelona to Santander depart from and reach?
Barcelona Nord bus station and Barcelona-Sants station: the buses that cover this route leave from Barcelona Nord station and Barcelona-Sants station. Barcelona Nord station has several restaurants, bars and free wifi connection. The station of Barcelona-Sants is very well communicated with the center of the city of Barcelona being able to arrive to her of simple form in the lines V17 or H10 of bus, among others. Among the services offered are ticket sales, waiting room and invoicing.
Santander Station-Plaza Estaciones: has a ticket sales point, information desk, shopping area, bars and cafeteria and a small leisure area. It is located in the centre of the city of Santander, very close to the train station offering excellent communication for travellers. Bus lines such as L14 pass through it.
FAQs: Bus from Barcelona to Santander
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona to Santander 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 Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Agreda
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Palacio de la Magdalena, a historic royal palace set on a peninsula offering stunning views and guided tours
- Centro Botín, a modern art center designed by Renzo Piano featuring exhibitions and cultural events
- Playa del Sardinero, a popular beach known for its golden sands and vibrant promenade
- Museo Marítimo del Cantábrico, a maritime museum showcasing marine life and naval history
- Jardines de Piquío, beautifully landscaped gardens offering a peaceful retreat with ocean views.
- Santander Cathedral, a Gothic-style cathedral with impressive architecture and historical significance
- Parque de Mataleñas, a scenic park ideal for hiking and enjoying nature
- Mercado de la Esperanza, a bustling market where you can experience local culture and cuisine
- Paseo de Pereda, a picturesque promenade perfect for a leisurely stroll along the waterfront
- Gran Casino del Sardinero, a historic casino offering entertainment and a glimpse into the city's glamorous past.
- Agreda
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Agreda
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Agreda
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Agreda
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Santander
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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