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Museo Art Nouveau y Art Déco - Casa Lis
Art nouveau and Art Deco museum inside Casa Lis. Its stained glass, decorative arts, and dolls collection make it a standout cultural visit.
Cheapest price
€82
Average price
€98
Fastest journey
19 h
Average duration
19 h 23 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Salamanca will cost around €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €82.
It's difficult to get from Santander to Salamanca without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 196 miles (317 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€26 Average price Cheapest | €40 Average price | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Salamanca:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Salamanca costing on average €40.
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around €26 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €34. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 3h 38m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €27 |
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Salamanca buses for tomorrow, Sunday, August 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 19h00 | 4:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 19h45 | 2:40 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Santander to Salamanca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 18:55. The fastest bus covers the 196 miles (317 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 196 miles (317 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 6:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Salamanca — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salamanca trip today.
Art nouveau and Art Deco museum inside Casa Lis. Its stained glass, decorative arts, and dolls collection make it a standout cultural visit.
Cathedral museum route exploring chapels, cloisters, towers, and terraces. It combines art, architecture, and some of the city's best views.
Salamanca's main fine arts museum, displaying Spanish painting from the 15th to 20th centuries in a historic former palace.
Salamanca's grand Baroque main square, lined with arcades and historic buildings. It is the city's social heart by day and night.
Historic university courtyard framed by iconic façades and academic buildings. Essential for appreciating Salamanca's scholarly atmosphere.
Pleasant riverside park below the old city walls. Popular for walking, open views, and a calmer perspective on Salamanca's monuments.
Slow-roasted suckling pig with crisp skin and tender meat. A Castilian celebratory classic often featured in traditional restaurants around Salamanca.
Roast suckling lamb, prized in Castile and León for its delicate flavor and simple wood-oven preparation. A hallmark of regional Sunday meals.
Air-cured Iberian ham from nearby Guijuelo, famed for rich marbling and nutty flavor. One of Salamanca's most famous protected food products.
Refined Michelin-starred dining near Plaza Mayor, known for creative tasting menus rooted in Castilian products and elegant contemporary service.
Historic restaurant famed for Iberian ham, roast meats, and classic Salamanca dishes in a traditional setting close to the old city.
Long-established tavern celebrated for generous tapas, local cured meats, and informal Castilian dining in the historic center.
Moderate for Spain: rooms, meals, and local buses usually cost less than Madrid or Barcelona, but prices rise in peak student and holiday periods.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Cafes and taxis usually get small change, not a fixed percentage.
The Santander-Salamanca buses start their journey at the Santander bus station , a few metres from the city centre, and end their journey at the Salamanca bus station, also located close to the historic centre of the town. There are a total of 3 Santander-Salamanca buses a day , two of them direct and the other one with transshipment in Burgos. If travelers wish to know more about the route between the two cities, it is interesting to use the Omio search engine. Moreover, buying tickets from the website or mobile application is practical and intuitive
.The bus company that carries out the journey between the cities of Santander and Salamanca is ALSA. This is a company of great trajectory that has a large fleet of fully equipped vehicles and make long journeys between different cities.
The fastest bus from Santander to Salamanca starts at 16.30 and lasts 5 hours and 15 minutes. The bus that starts the trip at 7.00 and has a travel time of 7 hours.
The first bus of the day, which makes a change in Burgos, starts the journey at 7.00 and arrives at its destination at 14.00, while the last bus of the day leaves Santander at 16.30 and arrives in Salamanca at 21.45.
The average price of Santander Salamanca buses is 19€ for direct journeys and 43 for interchange routes. By booking the ticket in Avanza the fare can be reduced considerably.
Buses travelling from Santander to Salamanca start their journey at the Santander bus station, located in Plaza Estaciones, s/n, just 600 metres from the city centre. The taxi rank is next to the station and its train station is 300 meters away. The building offers functional travelers services such as shops, bar, cafeteria, slogans and tourist information. The route ends at the Salamanca bus station, on Avenida de Filiberto Villalobos, next to the bus stops of lines 4 and 7 and a short distance from the city centre. The station has a cafeteria and a travel agency.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santander to Salamanca buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Salamanca bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses is 2 km from Salamanca city centre. Public transport options include:
Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km), Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
Available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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