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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 $63. 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 $63, and a flight costs an average of $43.
Distance: 336 miles (541 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$196 Average price | $109 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $137 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 $128 (€105).
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $196 (€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.
- Normal3:00 PM10h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal3:00 PM10h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:15 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY15964:45 PM1h25Barcelona El Prat Airport6:10 PMSantander Airport$3091One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Normal11:45 AM10h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10:15 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way0 transfers
- Normal11:00 PM9h30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord8:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$841One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 PM18h45Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants9:20 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$1491One-way2 transfers
- VY15907:30 AM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport9:00 AMSantander Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
- IB55247:30 AM1h30Barcelona El Prat Airport9:00 AMSantander Airport$3241One-way0 transfers
IB412 · IB10631:35 PM3h25Barcelona El Prat Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport$7021One-way1 transfer
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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 $128 (€105).
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Santander costing on average $196 (€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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Agreda to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, iryo to go to Santander by train.
- 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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