What is the distance between Barcelona and Santander?

Barcelona and Santander are 336 miles (542 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Santander?

If you're headed to Santander from Barcelona, chances are that your bus will depart from Estació del Nord de Barcelona and arrive at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Barcelona to Santander from $61 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	10:15pm	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	10:15pm	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 7h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	10:15pm	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	10:15pm	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 7h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 30m	10:15pm	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 11h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h	9:30pm	SANTANDER	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	Fastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Sants	1d 7h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

Next departures for Barcelona to Santander on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	8h 45m	10:45pm	Santander	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	10h 15m	1:15am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Sants	1d 10h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	9h 30m	8:30am	SANTANDER	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	1d 11h	9:20am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Barcelona to Santander

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, 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$68 - $271	Average Duration10h 15m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$38 - $85	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

4.5/560,819 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 24 reviews, ALSA received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature, but some complained about the departure location. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $68

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.

August 23, 2017

Beautiful journey and scenery,Thankyou so much

John M.

June 17, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Barcelona to Santander by bus

What is the distance between Barcelona and Santander?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Barcelona to Santander?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$79

11/23

$126

Today

$79

11/25

$79

11/26

$79

11/27

$79

11/28

$79

11/29

$79

The cheapest trip from Barcelona to Santander was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $79

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 $79 to $222 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 $79 which is on 2025-11-25.

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.