How to get from Barcelona to Santander
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Santander by price and travel time.
- 541 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 9h
- 3 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€52
Cheapest
9h 30m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Santander. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 541 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
541 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €81Checked Oct 13 | 10h 15m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €52Reading date not recorded | 9h1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €51Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 9h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€81Checked Oct 1310h 15m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€52Reading date not recorded9h · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€51Omio catalogue, Oct 209h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Santander: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → SantanderbusALSA·9h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Barcelona to Santander
ALSA runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:00 and the last at 17:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 3 | 01:00 | 17:00 |
All departures
- 01:00
- 13:45
- 17:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeBarcelona-Vitoria-GasteizBook →
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Vueling; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Santander works
Start with a ALSA bus from Barcelona to Santander, about 9h 30m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Santander: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Santander?
The most useful route takes about 9h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Santander?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 01:00 and the last at 17:00, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Santander?
3 a day with ALSA, between 01:00 and 17:00.
How far is Santander from Barcelona?
About 541 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Santander cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €37 to €55. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Santander?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Vueling.
Can you get from Barcelona to Santander without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Santander?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: ALSA
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026