How far is Santander from Barcelona?

The distance separating Santander and Barcelona is 336 miles (542 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Santander to Barcelona leave from Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2 and arrive at Barcelona Sants. 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Barcelona?

Once in Barcelona, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Casa Batllo, Picasso Museum, National Art Museum of Catalonia, La Rambla and Plaça Reial.

Bus Santander to Barcelona from $59 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Santander to Barcelona on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	1:00pm	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	SANTANDER	8h 45m	10:45pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	2:00pm	SANTANDER	9h	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	SANTANDER	9h 45m	6:30am	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	SANTANDER	10h	6:45am	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Santander to Barcelona on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	10h 50m	9:50pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	SANTANDER	8h 45m	10:45pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h	6:00pm	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h 30m	6:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	SANTANDER	9h	11:00pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Santander to Barcelona on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	9h 50m	8:50pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	SANTANDER	8h 45m	10:45pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h	6:00pm	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	20h 40m	3:30pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h 30m	6:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Santander to Barcelona on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	11h 20m	7:20pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h	6:00pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h 30m	6:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	1:00pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	SANTANDER	9h 45m	6:30am	Barcelona Sants	No tags

Next departures for Santander to Barcelona on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00am	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	10h 50m	9:50pm	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	SANTANDER	8h 45m	10:45pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h	6:00pm	Barcelona Sants	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	1:00pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h 30m	6:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures for Santander to Barcelona on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	11h 20m	6:20am	Barcelona Sants	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h	6:00pm	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	SANTANDER	9h 30m	6:30pm	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)	18h 10m	1:00pm	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	8:45pm	SANTANDER	9h 45m	6:30am	Barcelona Sants	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Santander to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 7 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, 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$56 - $238	Average Duration9h 45m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $84	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

4.5/560,818 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 12 reviews, ALSA received a 4.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the seats. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $68

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.

August 31, 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.

May 21, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 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 Santander to Barcelona by bus

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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

$64

11/23

$83

Today

$69

11/25

$62

11/26

$62

11/27

$62

11/28

$62

11/29

$61

The cheapest trip from Santander to Barcelona was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $61

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 $61 to $126 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 $61 which is on 2025-11-29.

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.