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The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Santillana Del Mar
Showing times and prices for May 31
Cheapest price
$2
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
16 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
26 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Santillana Del Mar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Santillana Del Mar will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $2.
Fast buses
Of the 5 buses that leave Santander for Santillana Del Mar on Sun, May 31, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 26 km distance in an average of 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 20 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.
1:00 PM0h10Santander1:10 PMSantillana Del Mar$21One-way0 transfers- 3:50 PM0h10Santander4:00 PMSantillana Del Mar$21One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 PM0h20Santander6:40 PMSantillana Del Mar$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 PM0h20Santander8:10 PMSantillana Del Mar$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 AM0h20Santander9:30 AMSantillana Del Mar$41One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM0h10Santander1:10 PMSantillana Del Mar$21One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 PM0h10Santander4:00 PMSantillana Del Mar$21One-way0 transfers
- 6:20 PM0h20Santander6:40 PMSantillana Del Mar$41One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 PM0h20Santander8:10 PMSantillana Del Mar$41One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 AM0h20Santander9:30 AMSantillana Del Mar$41One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Santander to Santillana Del Mar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Santillana Del Mar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Santander to Santillana Del Mar is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).
The fastest way to travel from Santander to Santillana Del Mar is by bus with an average journey time of 38m.
Yes, you can take a bus between Santander and Santillana Del Mar.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Santander to Santillana Del Mar among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 38m versus 32m 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 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.
Santander to Santillana Del Mar Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ALSA | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Live departures
Santander to Santillana Del Mar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Santillana Del Mar buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:50 PM Santander | 0h20 | 7:10 PM Santillana Del Mar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
| 9:10 AM Santander | 0h20 | 9:30 AM Santillana Del Mar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:00 PM Santander | 0h10 | 1:10 PM Santillana Del Mar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 PM Santander | 0h10 | 4:00 PM Santillana Del Mar | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Alsa operates all buses services from Santander to Santillana Del Mar.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar
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Buses from Santander to Santillana Del Mar run on average 4 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:45, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (26 km) distance in 50m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 16 miles (26 km) |
Average bus duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 7:45 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 42 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Santander to Santillana Del MarYou can travel by bus between Santander to Santillana Del Mar with BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Alsa
About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain and a subsidiary of the UK’s National Express. It operates an extensive network of regional, national, and international routes, transporting more than 300 million passengers annually. Alsa’s modern fleet offers varying levels of comfort and amenities. The standard Alsa Normal buses include free Wi-Fi, onboard bathrooms, footrests, and entertainment. For a more premium experience, Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus, and Alsa Premium services provide enhanced comfort and luxury features.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$5 (€4)
Alsa frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
FAQs: Bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Santillana Del Mar 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 Santillana Del Mar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Santander to Santillana Del Mar can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santander to Santillana Del Mar is $6 (€5) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar is 50m to travel the 16 miles (26 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar leaves at 7:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar leaves at 9:15 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Santander to Santillana Del Mar with BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Alsa for the best way to get you to Santillana Del Mar. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Santander and Santillana Del Mar and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Santillana Del Mar from Santander is worth doing with a journey time of 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a bus between Santander and Santillana Del Mar.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar:
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar for bus company Alsa.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Santillana Del Mar are:
- Colegiata de Santa Juliana, a Romanesque church and former monastery with intricate cloisters and historical significance
- Altamira Museum, a museum dedicated to prehistoric art featuring replicas of the famous Altamira Cave paintings
- Plaza Mayor, a picturesque medieval square surrounded by historic buildings and charming cobblestone streets
- Torre de Don Borja, a well-preserved medieval tower offering insights into the town's noble past
- Museo Diocesano, a museum housing religious art and artifacts from the region's ecclesiastical history.
The best things to do in Santillana Del Mar include:
- Museum of the Inquisition, an intriguing museum offering insights into the history of the Spanish Inquisition
- Calle de Juan Infante, a picturesque street lined with traditional stone houses and artisan boutiques
- Visit local artisan shops for unique crafts and souvenirs
- Enjoy a traditional Cantabrian meal at a local restaurant
- Take a guided walking tour to learn about the town's rich history and architecture.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Santander to Santillana Del Mar depends on the bus companies:
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Alsa.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Santander to Santillana Del Mar:
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Santander to Santillana Del Mar:
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar. The following conditions apply:
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar with the following bus company: Alsa
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar with the following bus company: Alsa.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Santander to Santillana Del Mar with the following bus company: Alsa.
Since both Santander and Santillana Del Mar are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Santander to Santillana Del Mar among Omio's users.
Spain uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards, but cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas, while cash may be preferred for small purchases, markets, and rural locations.
In Santillana Del Mar, the main safety concerns for travelers include pickpocketing in crowded areas and occasional scams related to overcharging in local shops or taxis. It is advisable to stay vigilant in busy spots and agree on taxi fares beforehand to avoid misunderstandings. Overall, the town is considered safe with standard precautions.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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