- Must visit
Centro Botín
Leading modern and contemporary art center by Renzo Piano, renowned for exhibitions, architecture, and exceptional bay views.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
14
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 $10.
Of the 14 buses that leave Castro Urdiales for Santander on Sat, Aug 15, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 15 the direct buses cover the 49 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sat, Aug 15 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.
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NormalOmio 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 $10. 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 $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
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 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
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 Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
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 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Castro Urdiales to Santander buses for today, Friday, August 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | 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 | 2h20 | 1:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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 | 2h30 | 1:30 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 | 12:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 2h10 | 3:10 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 4:00 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 · Normal | 3:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 6:15 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 | 2h30 | 9:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 7:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 10:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 8:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 9:00 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 | |
| Saturday, August 15 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 7:00 AM Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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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 $10 (€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 $10 (€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.
Leading modern and contemporary art center by Renzo Piano, renowned for exhibitions, architecture, and exceptional bay views.
Excellent maritime museum covering Cantabrian seafaring, ecology, fishing, and naval history with aquariums and family-friendly displays.
Art museum focused on Cantabrian and Spanish painting, offering a compact but rewarding overview in a central historic setting.
Iconic peninsula park with palace grounds, beaches, mini-zoo area, and scenic walking routes. One of Santander’s essential outings.
Elegant seafront promenade linking gardens, monuments, and bay views. Ideal for a first walk through central Santander.
Dramatic headland viewpoint with cliffs, lighthouse scenery, and walking trails. A favorite for sunsets and Atlantic panoramas.
Cantabrian anchovies cured in salt or olive oil. Santander is famous for high-quality bocarte landed on this coast and served as a prized tapa.
Fresh hake with green sauce, usually with garlic, parsley, fish stock, peas and clams. A classic northern coastal dish tied to local fishing traditions.
Mountain stew from Cantabria with white beans, collard greens and pork products. Hearty inland cooking that is iconic across the region.
Refined Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal Cantabrian products. Elegant setting and creative tasting menus with strong local identity.
Well-known dining room specializing in grilled fish and Cantabrian seafood. Smart but relaxed atmosphere with a strong local reputation.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and classic Santander cooking. Traditional atmosphere near the seafront.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, small change in cafes, and round up taxi fares.
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.
Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafe nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses. ATMs are available at Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses.
Ticket office support is available at Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Castro Urdiales, Estación de Autobuses: Ramped access and accessible toilets available.
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