How to get from San Sebastián to Santander
- 149 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 52m
1 transfer
Bus
€30
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from San Sebastián to Santander: bus. The two cities are about 149 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
149 km
San Sebastián to Santander: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1San Sebastián → Bilbaobus
FlixBus·1h 10m - 2Bilbao Airport → SantanderbusRegional connection·2h 12m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from San Sebastián to Santander works
Start with a FlixBus bus from San Sebastián to Bilbao, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Bilbao and continue by Regional connection bus on to Santander (2h 12m). In total it's roughly €30 over 5h 52m, 1 transfer.
San Sebastián to Santander: common questions
Is there a bus from San Sebastián to Santander?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Santander from San Sebastián?
About 149 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run San Sebastián to Santander?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from San Sebastián 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: FlixBus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026