How far is Santander from Barcelona by coach?

The journey from Barcelona to Santander by coach covers an approximate distance of 336 miles (542 km).

What is the best way to go from Barcelona to Santander without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Barcelona to Santander from £48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	01:15	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	08:30	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 10h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	21:30	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 11h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h	21:30	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	08:30	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	01:15	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	02:20	Sants	1d 7h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 10h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	22:45	Santander	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h	21:30	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 10h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	08:30	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	21:30	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 11h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	22:15	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	08:30	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	01:15	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 10h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	22:15	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	08:30	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	01:15	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	02:20	Sants	1d 7h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 10h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	22:15	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	08:30	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	01:15	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	23:10	Sants	1d 10h	09:20	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Santander

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 40mAverage duration

337 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£53 - £209	Average duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£33 - £67	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Santander?

Stops in Barcelona

A
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
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D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Stops in Santander

A
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2
Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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B
Santander Airport
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C
Av. de los Castros 43A
Av. de los Castros 43A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
D
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz
Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz, 52, 39011 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
E
Av. de Pontejos
Av. de Pontejos, 33A, 39005 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
F
Estación Marítima
39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,796 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 24 reviews, ALSA received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the departure location. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £53

ALSA Barcelona Santander recent customer reviews

So impressed by cleanliness and efficiency of the service and the ease of booking. Would certainly recommend to others.

Alysoun F.

23 August 2017

Beautiful journey and scenery,Thankyou so much

John M.

17 June 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Santander

How far is Santander from Barcelona by coach?
The journey from Barcelona to Santander by coach covers an approximate distance of 336 miles (542 km).
What is the best way to go from Barcelona to Santander without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

18/11

£114

19/11

£63

Today

£63

21/11

£62

22/11

£62

23/11

£48

24/11

£62

25/11

£62

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Santander was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £48

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Barcelona to Santander as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £48 to £135 for a bus ticket from Barcelona to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £48, which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.