- Must visit
Centro Botín
Contemporary art center on the waterfront, known for major exhibitions, architecture by Renzo Piano, and bay views.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
50 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
49 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Castro Urdiales to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Castro Urdiales to Santander will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 2 buses that leave Castro Urdiales for Santander on Wed, Jul 01, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 01 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Wed, Jul 01 the slowest buses will take 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Castro Urdiales to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 30 miles (49 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 4m versus 55m 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Castro Urdiales to Santander buses for today, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:15 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 8:05 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:35 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 9:20 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 9:00 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 11:15 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 9:30 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 10:40 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 11:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h20 | 2:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:00 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h20 | 1:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:10 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 12:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 1:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 3:10 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h05 | 5:05 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 5:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 4:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h25 | 5:25 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h45 | 6:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:50 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 7:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:45 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 8:35 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:50 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Castro Urdiales to Santander run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 30 miles (49 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 30 miles (49 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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 Castro Urdiales 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.

Most Castro Urdiales to Santander buses use the Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses to Santander, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Castro Urdiales and Santander bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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