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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Barcelona
- Cheapest price on Nov 13
- €54
- Average ticket price on Nov 13
- €67
- Fastest journey on Nov 13
- 8 h 45 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 13
- 9 h 12 m
- Buses on Nov 13
- 8
- Distance
- 541 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Barcelona will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €54.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 8 buses from Santander to Barcelona, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct buses cover the 541 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Normal · Normal8:00 AM 10h20 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €54 1 One-way 1 transfer- Normal
2:00 PM 8h45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
2:00 PM 9h00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
9:00 AM 9h00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:45 PM 10h00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
- Normal
2:00 PM 8h45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 10:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
2:00 PM 9h00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
9:00 AM 9h00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
9:00 AM 9h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord €69 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:45 PM 9h45 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Barcelona
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Buses from Santander to Barcelona run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €9 by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 541 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 541 km |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Santander to Barcelona trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santander to Barcelona.
Live departures
Santander to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Barcelona buses for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal+ Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 14h45 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+Normal | 5:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 14h20 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Normal · Normal+Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 14h25 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
| Normal · Normal+Normal | 5:20 PM Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander | 14h00 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 2 transfers | |
| Normal+Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 13h05 | 7:45 AM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Normal+Normal | 6:40 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 12h40 | 7:20 AM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
 FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 18h10 | 1:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, November 13 | |||||
| Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 10h20 | 6:20 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 9:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:00 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 6:30 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 10:45 PM Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus providers: Alsa, Monbus, FlixBus from Santander to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Barcelona with Alsa, Monbus, FlixBus for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Santander and Barcelona
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Monbus
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Monbus
- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Monbus
- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
FAQs: Bus from Santander to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Barcelona by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Barcelona
Most Santander to Barcelona buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Use this guide to compare Santander and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander from Santander city centre
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander is 4 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander bus station facilities and services
Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria (in the station), Fast-food outlet (in the station)
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the terminal.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Aeropuerto De Santander: Elevators, ramps.
Which Barcelona station do buses from Santander arrive at?
Getting to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
More options for your journey from Santander to Barcelona
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Most popular buses to and from Barcelona and Santander
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