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Compare train, 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 $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $64, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$200 Average price | $111 Average price Cheapest | $131 Average price | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Santander:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $131 (€105).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $200 (€161).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Santander
How to get from Barcelona to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Santander is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal11:30 AM10h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$851One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 AM10h00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9:30 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$851One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY15963:40 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport5:05 PMSantander Airport$1591One-way0 transfers
Other options
06080+041437:50 AM10h14Barcelona Sants6:04 PMSantander station$1691One-way1 transfer- 06080+041937:50 AM15h38Barcelona Sants11:28 PMSantander station$1691One-way1 transfer
- 06014+041931:20 PM10h08Barcelona Sants11:28 PMSantander station$1821One-way1 transfer
- Normal3:00 PM10h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM34h10Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants9:20 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$1601One-way2 transfers
UX7710+0419311:10 AM12h18Barcelona El Prat Airport11:28 PMSantander station$2371One-way1 transfer
IB406+0419311:30 AM11h58Barcelona El Prat Airport11:28 PMSantander station$2471One-way1 transfer- IB53523:40 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport5:05 PMSantander Airport$2501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Santander:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $131 (€105).
A bus is $88 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $200 (€161).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 10h 57m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Santander as scheduled services by train, 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, AVE, iryo to go to Santander by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Agreda to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia to go to Santander by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
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