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Centro Botín
Contemporary art center on the waterfront, known for major exhibitions, architecture by Renzo Piano, and bay views.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgos to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santander:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Burgos to Santander costing on average $45 (€37).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€17) compared to roughly $32 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12 (€10). The journey takes 2h 30m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Burgos to Santander buses for tomorrow, Sunday, July 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Supra Economy | 3:45 AM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 6:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 4:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 1:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 4h15 | 6:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:45 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 5:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 2:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 6:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:15 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 5h00 | 7:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Burgos to Santander run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Santander — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santander trip today.
Contemporary art center on the waterfront, known for major exhibitions, architecture by Renzo Piano, and bay views.
Excellent archaeological museum with finds from prehistoric cave culture to Roman and medieval Cantabria.
Leading maritime museum covering Cantabrian Sea ecology, fishing, naval heritage, and aquariums.
Signature scenic area with coastal walks, palace grounds, small beaches, and classic Santander views.
Central waterfront gardens beside the bay, popular for strolling and relaxing near major attractions.
Elegant seafront promenade lined with historic buildings, ideal for a first walk through Santander.
Lightly battered and fried squid rings, the classic Santander snack, especially popular as an aperitif by the bay.
Rich buttery sponge cakes from Cantabria, traditionally made in the Pas valleys and widely eaten for breakfast or with coffee.
A dense baked cheesecake-like dessert made with fresh cheese, eggs, sugar, and lemon, one of Cantabria’s signature sweets.
Santander’s landmark fine-dining restaurant, celebrated for modern tasting menus rooted in Cantabrian ingredients and technique.
One of Santander’s best-known dining rooms, serving refined Cantabrian cuisine and polished tapas in a lively central setting.
Historic and atmospheric restaurant famous for traditional Cantabrian dishes, seafood, and classic regional hospitality.
Generally moderate for Spain: meals and coffee are reasonable, while summer hotels and seafront dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafes; taxis usually rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burgos 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.

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