The cheapest and fastest buses from Santander to Unquera
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€8
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€8
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santander to Unquera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Unquera will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Santander to Unquera, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 20 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.
Normal2:00 PM1h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses3:20 PMUnquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren)€81One-way0 transfers
Normal6:45 AM1h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:05 AMUnquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren)€81One-way0 transfers
Normal7:40 PM1h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMUnquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren)€81One-way0 transfers
Normal2:00 PM1h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses3:20 PMUnquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren)€81One-way0 transfers
Normal6:45 AM1h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses8:05 AMUnquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren)€81One-way0 transfers
Normal7:40 PM1h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMUnquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren)€81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santander to Unquera
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Unquera among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €5 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, while a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 58 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Unquera:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Unquera costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Unquera take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Live departures
Santander to Unquera bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Unquera buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 8:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 9:20 PM Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
Normal | 6:45 AM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 8:05 AM Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h20 | 3:20 PM Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Alsa?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Alsa, but also compare tickets for the likes of Jimenez to find the best option for your trip from Santander to Unquera.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Unquera
Buses from Santander to Unquera run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by train.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 58 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez from Santander to UnqueraYou can travel by bus between Santander to Unquera with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Jimenez for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santander to Unquera
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Unquera 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 Unquera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Jimenez
- Jiménez Dorado buses offer assistance, priority boarding, and accessible seating for passengers with reduced mobility.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Jimenez
- Tickets can be canceled with a penalty: 10% deduction if canceled more than 48 hours before departure, 20% deduction if canceled between 48 and 2 hours before departure, and no refund if canceled within 2 hours of departure.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Jimenez
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (80x50x30) are included.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Jimenez
- Additional luggage can be transported for an extra fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santander to Unquera
Most Santander to Unquera buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Unquera bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Unquera station do buses from Santander arrive at?
Getting to Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) from Unquera city centre
Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) bus station facilities and services
Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren). ATMs are available at Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Unquera, Carretera General (Estación de tren): Access ramps available for wheelchairs.
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