Bus from Barcelona to Santander: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Barcelona to Santander on 8 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
ALSABus
    		Estació del Nord de Barcelona
    		SANTANDERCheapest
    ALSABus
      		Estació del Nord de Barcelona
      		SANTANDERFastest
      FlixbusBus
      		Sants
      		Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)No tags

      Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:31 CET.

      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 £30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      1carpool per day
      7h 40mAverage duration
      337 milesDistance
      23kgCO₂ emissions
      Bus
      		Average price£52 - £267Average duration10h 15m
      14kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      		Average price£30 - £65Average duration7h 40m
      23kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Barcelona to Santander

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

      1. How much is the bus ticket from Barcelona to Santander?

        The cheapest coach tickets from Barcelona to Santander start from £52. 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.

      2. How long is the bus journey from Barcelona to Santander?

        The average bus journey time from Barcelona to Santander is 10h 15m, covering a distance of 335 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 45m and is operated by ALSA.

      3. Which bus companies service the Barcelona to Santander route?

        Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from ALSA, FlixBus.

      4. 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.

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

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

      6. Which 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 60868 reviews.

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

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

      8. 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.

      9. 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.

      Best price found
      05/12
      £96
      06/12
      £62
      Today
      £62
      08/12
      £62
      09/12
      £62
      10/12
      £62
      11/12
      £62
      12/12
      £62
      busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Barcelona to Santander was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £62

      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 £62 to £150 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 £62, which is on 2025-12-08.

      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.

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