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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | SANTANDER | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | SANTANDER | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | SANTANDER | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sants | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sants | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Barcelona to Santander
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 R 699, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average priceR 1 163 - R 5 025 | Average duration10h 30m | 14kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average priceR 699 - R 1 408 | Average duration7h 40m | 23kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Barcelona and Santander?
Stops in Barcelona
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- BCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- C
Barcelona Airport
- D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - EPasseig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
- F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
Stops in Santander
- ACalle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
- B
Santander Airport
- 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Barcelona to Santander by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Santander?
The cheapest bus tickets from Barcelona to Santander start at R 1 163. The average price for this route is around R 1 481. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Santander?
The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Santander is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 541 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 45m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Santander route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Barcelona to Santander?
The earliest bus departs from Barcelona to Santander at 02:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:10.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Barcelona to Santander?
A bus trip from Barcelona to Santander produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Barcelona to Santander?
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 60942 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Barcelona to Santander?
Based on reviews on Busbud, 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 Barcelona to Santander?
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 Barcelona to Santander?
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.
The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Santander was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 1 358To 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 R 1 358 to R 5 985 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 R 1 358, which is on 2026-01-06.
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.
