- Must visit
Centro Botín
Major contemporary art centre on Santander Bay, known for rotating exhibitions, architecture by Renzo Piano, and panoramic terrace views.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
165 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oviedo to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oviedo to Santander will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 8 buses that leave Oviedo for Santander on Sun, Jun 07, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 165 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 2 h 30 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 Oviedo 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 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $136.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $353 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oviedo to Santander:
A bus is $0.91 (€0.74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oviedo to Santander costing on average $21 (€17).
A bus is $333 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oviedo to Santander costing on average $353 (€287).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Flight takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 2h 21m versus 2h 0m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Oviedo to Santander buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Supra Economy | 7:45 AM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 7:45 AM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 11:15 AM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:00 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h15 | 3:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 3:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 3:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 3:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h10 | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 4h25 | 7:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h45 | 8:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h45 | 9:15 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 8:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:30 PM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 3h25 | 9:55 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
Normal | 12:15 AM Oviedo, Estación de Autobuses | 2h15 | 2:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Oviedo to Santander run on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by train.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 102 miles (165 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 102 miles (165 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:00 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.
Major contemporary art centre on Santander Bay, known for rotating exhibitions, architecture by Renzo Piano, and panoramic terrace views.
Leading maritime museum covering Cantabrian Sea ecology, fishing, naval history, and aquariums; a strong family-friendly stop by the waterfront.
City museum with modern and contemporary art, including works tied to Cantabria and changing exhibitions in a central location.
Scenic headland with palace grounds, coastal walks, beaches, and viewpoints; Santander’s top area for leisurely exploration.
Prestigious seafront promenade and gardens by the bay, ideal for strolling between historic buildings and Centro Botín.
Santander’s famous beach area with broad sands, belle-époque atmosphere, and one of the city’s most popular walking fronts.
Lightly battered and fried squid rings, a classic Cantabrian tapa especially popular for aperitivo in Santander.
Premium Cantabrian anchovies from nearby Santoña, usually served in olive oil on bread or as a tapa, prized for their rich flavor.
Traditional northern tuna stew made with bonito, potatoes, peppers, and tomato, strongly associated with the Cantabrian coast.
Well-established fine dining restaurant with a Michelin-star reputation, offering modern Cantabrian cuisine and elegant service.
One of Santander’s best-known dining addresses, popular for refined tapas, seafood, and polished Cantabrian cuisine in a lively setting.
Historic and atmospheric restaurant known for traditional regional cooking, classic fish dishes, and a long-standing local reputation.
Generally moderate by Spanish standards. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale seafood restaurants cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change is fine in cafes; taxis are usually rounded up.
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