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Centro Botín
Leading modern and contemporary art center by Renzo Piano, renowned for exhibitions, architecture, and exceptional bay views.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santoña to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santoña to Santander will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 18 buses that leave Santoña for Santander on Sat, Aug 01, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santoña to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$7 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santoña to Santander:
A train is $2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santoña to Santander costing on average $7.
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 9m.
Tickets start at around $7 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 51m versus 42m 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 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Santoña to Santander buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 4:30 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 1h05 | 5:35 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 6:20 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h10 | 8:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 1h05 | 8:35 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h25 | 10:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:20 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 1h40 | 12:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:00 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 1h05 | 8:05 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 7:20 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h40 | 10:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:50 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 3h30 | 2:20 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 10:50 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h10 | 1:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 1h05 | 12:05 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:20 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h55 | 3:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h55 | 4:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:50 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h10 | 4:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 3:00 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 1h05 | 4:05 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:20 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 3h10 | 6:30 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:20 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h25 | 5:45 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 3:20 PM Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 2h55 | 6:15 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Santoña to Santander run on average 16 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 17 miles (28 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 17 miles (28 km) |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Santander — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santander trip today.
Leading modern and contemporary art center by Renzo Piano, renowned for exhibitions, architecture, and exceptional bay views.
Excellent maritime museum covering Cantabrian seafaring, ecology, fishing, and naval history with aquariums and family-friendly displays.
Art museum focused on Cantabrian and Spanish painting, offering a compact but rewarding overview in a central historic setting.
Iconic peninsula park with palace grounds, beaches, mini-zoo area, and scenic walking routes. One of Santander’s essential outings.
Elegant seafront promenade linking gardens, monuments, and bay views. Ideal for a first walk through central Santander.
Dramatic headland viewpoint with cliffs, lighthouse scenery, and walking trails. A favorite for sunsets and Atlantic panoramas.
Cantabrian anchovies cured in salt or olive oil. Santander is famous for high-quality bocarte landed on this coast and served as a prized tapa.
Fresh hake with green sauce, usually with garlic, parsley, fish stock, peas and clams. A classic northern coastal dish tied to local fishing traditions.
Mountain stew from Cantabria with white beans, collard greens and pork products. Hearty inland cooking that is iconic across the region.
Refined Michelin-starred dining focused on seasonal Cantabrian products. Elegant setting and creative tasting menus with strong local identity.
Well-known dining room specializing in grilled fish and Cantabrian seafood. Smart but relaxed atmosphere with a strong local reputation.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and classic Santander cooking. Traditional atmosphere near the seafront.
Moderate for Spain. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, while local transit and casual meals stay fairly affordable for tourists.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, small change in cafes, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santoña to Santander 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 Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santoña to Santander buses use the Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña to Santander, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santoña and Santander bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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