How much is the bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona?

The cheapest coach tickets from Santander to Barcelona start from £44. The average price for this route is around £67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Santander to Barcelona?

The average bus journey time from Santander to Barcelona is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 337 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 45m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Santander to Barcelona route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from ALSA , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santander to Barcelona?

The earliest bus departs from Santander to Barcelona at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santander to Barcelona?

A bus journey from Santander to Barcelona produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Santander to Barcelona?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santander to Barcelona?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santander to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santander to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Santander to Barcelona from £46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santander to Barcelona on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	11h 20m	19:20	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	SANTANDER	8h 45m	22:45	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	14:00	SANTANDER	9h	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	18:50	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	13:00	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	20:45	SANTANDER	9h 45m	06:30	Barcelona Sants	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Barcelona on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:50	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	13:00	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	SANTANDER	8h 45m	22:45	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	09:00	SANTANDER	9h	18:00	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	09:00	SANTANDER	9h 30m	18:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	14:00	SANTANDER	9h	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Barcelona on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	11h 20m	06:20	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	09:00	SANTANDER	9h	18:00	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	09:00	SANTANDER	9h 30m	18:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	18:50	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	13:00	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	20:45	SANTANDER	9h 45m	06:30	Barcelona Sants	No tags

Next departures from Santander to Barcelona on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:50	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	13:00	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	SANTANDER	8h 45m	22:45	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	09:00	SANTANDER	9h	18:00	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	09:00	SANTANDER	9h 30m	18:30	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	14:00	SANTANDER	9h	23:00	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Santander to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £24, 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£44 - £186	Average duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£24 - £65	Average duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santander and Barcelona?

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

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 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

Compare bus companies

ALSA

4.5/560,836 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 12 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the seats. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at £52

ALSA Santander Barcelona recent customer reviews

Usually the ALSA buses have been good. But on this one the AC did not work for the first 3 hours, until many people had complained many times. The power (ie to plug phones into) did not work for the entire 9.5 hours.

Anthea C.

31 August 2019

I had a very bad experience once with Alsa but this one was very good and changed my mind about the company. I will use it again

Joelle G.

21 May 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,458 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ES Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Santander to Barcelona

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona?
The cheapest coach tickets from Santander to Barcelona start from £44. The average price for this route is around £67. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santander to Barcelona?
The average bus journey time from Santander to Barcelona is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 337 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 45m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santander to Barcelona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santander to Barcelona?
The earliest bus departs from Santander to Barcelona at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 20:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santander to Barcelona?
A bus journey from Santander to Barcelona produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Santander to Barcelona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60787 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Santander to Barcelona?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santander to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santander to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£62

26/11

£62

Today

£62

28/11

£48

29/11

£53

30/11

£48

01/12

£46

02/12

£48

The cheapest trip from Santander to Barcelona was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £46

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

You can expect to pay from £46 to £110 for a bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually ALSA 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.