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Compare bus and flight for Barcelona to Santander
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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$163 Average price | $94 Average price Cheapest |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Barcelona to Santander by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Barcelona to Santander is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Santander:
A flight is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Santander as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Agreda to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Santander by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Iberia.
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