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Centro de Interpretación del Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa
Museum inside Torre del Infantado presenting local history, landscapes, and culture in a landmark medieval setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 19
30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
45 m
Buses on Sep 19
4
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Potes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Potes will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 4 buses from Santander to Potes, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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 Santander to Potes among Omio's users.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$22 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Jimenez Movilidad | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Potes buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 AM Santander | 0h40 | 11:10 AM Potes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:10 AM Santander | 1h00 | 12:10 PM Potes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Santander | 0h50 | 1:50 PM Potes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Santander | 0h30 | 5:40 PM Potes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Santander to Potes and enjoy the approximately 45 miles (74 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 10:15, the last at 17:00.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
First bus 10:15 AM |
Last bus 5:00 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
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