Santander to Barcelona bus

Thu, Sep 19
+ Add return
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Cheap bus tickets from Santander to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Sep 19

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Alsa
02:00PM7h54
Santander
09:54PMBarcelona Sants
$641One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Alsa
02:00PM8h36
Santander
10:36PMBarcelona Sants
$641One-way
1 transfer
2nd Cheapest
Alsa
02:00PM7h20
Santander
09:20PMBarcelona Sants
$641One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM9h42
Santander
06:42PMBarcelona Sants
$671One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM10h15
Santander
07:15PMBarcelona Sants
$731One-way
1 transfer

Bus schedule from Santander to Barcelona

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 19
Alsa
09:00AM9h42
Santander
06:42PMBarcelona Sants
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM9h30
Santander
06:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
0 transfers
Alsa
09:00AM8h20
Santander
05:20PMBarcelona Sants
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM9h00
Santander
06:00PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
0 transfers
Alsa
09:00AM10h15
Santander
07:15PMBarcelona Sants
1 transfer
Alsa
02:00PM9h00
Santander
11:00PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
0 transfers
Alsa
02:00PM8h45
Santander
10:45PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
0 transfers
Alsa
02:00PM7h54
Santander
09:54PMBarcelona Sants
1 transfer
Alsa
02:00PM8h36
Santander
10:36PMBarcelona Sants
1 transfer
Alsa
02:00PM7h20
Santander
09:20PMBarcelona Sants
1 transfer
FlixBus
06:55PM33h45
Santander
04:40AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
2 transfers
FlixBus
06:55PM20h35
Santander
03:30PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
2 transfers

This is the last bus of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Santander to Barcelona by bus or flight

Thu
Sep 19
Fri
Sep 20
Sat
Sep 21
Sun
Sep 22
Mon
Sep 23
Tue
Sep 24
Wed
Sep 25
Thu
Sep 26
Fri
Sep 27
Sat
Sep 28
Sun
Sep 29
Mon
Sep 30
Tue
Oct 01
Wed
Oct 02
Thu
Oct 03
Fri
Oct 04
Sat
Oct 05
Sun
Oct 06
Mon
Oct 07
Tue
Oct 08
Wed
Oct 09

How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Santander to Barcelona?

The best time to book your bus from Santander to Barcelona is 35 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Santander to Barcelona route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santander to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Santander to Barcelona.

Bus times from Santander to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Sep 19

Fastest Journey

7 h 20 m

Average

11 h 53 m

Buses per day

12

Distance

541 km

Of the 12 buses that leave Santander for Barcelona every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Alsa
02:00PM7h20
Santander
09:20PMBarcelona Sants
$641One-way
1 transfer
2nd Fastest
Alsa
02:00PM7h54
Santander
09:54PMBarcelona Sants
$641One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
09:00AM8h20
Santander
05:20PMBarcelona Sants
$821One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
02:00PM8h36
Santander
10:36PMBarcelona Sants
$641One-way
1 transfer
Alsa
02:00PM8h45
Santander
10:45PMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
$771One-way
0 transfers

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Alsa
Eurolines France
RegioJet
Bla Bla Bus

Overview: Bus from Santander to Barcelona

distanceDistance335 miles (540 km)
durationAverage bus duration8 h 45 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$84 (€71)
frequencyBus frequency3 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 2 direct buses a day
carriersBus companiesAlsa

Buses from Santander to Barcelona cover the 335 miles (540 km) long route taking on average 8 h 45 min with our travel partners like Alsa. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $59 (€50), but the average price of bus tickets is $84 (€71). Travelers depart most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.

Bus companies: Alsa and BlaBlaCar from Santander to Barcelona

For as little as $58 (€49) you can travel by bus between Santander and Barcelona with Alsa and BlaBlaCar. 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.

Santander to Barcelona bus information with Alsa:

  • Average Duration: 9 h
  • Cheapest Price: $58
  • Alsa frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Bus from Santander to Barcelona

FAQs: Take the bus from Santander to Barcelona 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 Santander to Barcelona.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Santander to Barcelona can start from as little as $59 (€50) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santander to Barcelona is $84 (€71); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time between Santander and Barcelona is on average 8 h 45 min   for the 335 mile (540 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Santander and Barcelona by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Santander to Barcelona leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Santander to Barcelona leaves at 6: 45 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Santander to Barcelona without having to change trains with Alsa. There are 2 direct buses from Santander to Barcelona each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Santander to Barcelona you can take a bus with Alsa. Be sure to check out all possible bus providers that offer services to Barcelona from Santander on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Santander to Barcelona is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Santander to Barcelona including taking a bus or flight.

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone
More routes, destinations and providers
Currency
Language

Useful links