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Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Santander

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Cheapest

$73

Average

$86

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.

Cheapest

03:00PM10h15

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

01:15AMSantander

$731One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

11:00PM9h30

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

08:30AMSantander

$731One-way

0 transfers

11:00PM34h50

Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants

09:50AMSantander

$1131One-way

2 transfers

Barcelona to Santander bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, December 6

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Alsa Normal	03:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	10h15	01:15AM Santander	0 transfersDirect
Alsa Normal	11:00PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord	9h30	08:30AM Santander	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus FlixBus	11:00PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants	34h50	09:50AM Santander	2 transfers
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Bus times from Barcelona to Santander

Showing times and prices for Dec 06

Fastest Journey

9 h 30 m

Average

18 h 11 m

Buses per day

Distance

541 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Barcelona for Santander every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Dec 06 the direct buses cover the 541 km distance in an average of 18 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 1 d 10 h 50 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.

Fastest

11:00PM9h30

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

08:30AMSantander

$731One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

03:00PM10h15

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord

01:15AMSantander

$731One-way

0 transfers

11:00PM34h50

Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants

09:50AMSantander

$1131One-way

2 transfers

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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 12h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $57 (€50) but you can travel from only $21 (€19) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $21 (€19)

Distance

335 miles (540 km)

Average bus duration

12h 15m

Cheapest ticket price

$57 (€50)

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

9h 30m

First bus

02:20

Last bus

23:30

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $21 (€19)

Bus companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus from Barcelona to Santander

For as little as $71 (€63) you can travel by bus to Santander from Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

Barcelona to Santander bus information with Alsa:

Average Duration: 8 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $71
Alsa frequency: 2 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Barcelona to Santander bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 34 h 50 min
Cheapest Price: $142

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

FAQs: Take the bus from Barcelona to Santander with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Barcelona to Santander.

Cheap bus tickets from Barcelona to Santander can start from as little as $57 (€50) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Barcelona to Santander is $82 (€73); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Barcelona to Santander bus travel time is 9 h 30 min for the 335 mile (540 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Barcelona to Santander leaves at 2: 20 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Barcelona to Santander leaves at 11: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Barcelona to Santander without having to change trains with Alsa. There are 3 direct buses from Barcelona to Santander each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Barcelona to Santander bus with Alsa or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the route between Barcelona and Santander as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Santander, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Barcelona to Santander is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Barcelona to Santander including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular bus stations from Barcelona to Santander

Barcelona

Santander

The major bus station for departures in Barcelona is Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord for your trip from Barcelona to Santander.

Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord Wifi