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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | SANTANDER | Barcelona Sants | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | SANTANDER | Barcelona Sants | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Barcelona Nord | No tags | ||||
| Bus | SANTANDER | Estació del Nord de Barcelona | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Santander (Estacion de Autobuses) | Barcelona (Airport T2C) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Santander to Barcelona
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average Price | Average Duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Price$77 - $398 | Average Duration9h 45m | 14kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average Price$54 - $117 | Average Duration7h 30m | 23kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Santander and Barcelona?
Stops in Santander
- ACalle Navas de Tolosa, 2, 39002 Santander, Cantabria, Spain
- 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
- ACarrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
- BCarrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
- D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain - EPasseig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
- F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santander to Barcelona by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santander to Barcelona start from $77. The average price for this route is around $122. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santander to Barcelona?
The average bus travel time from Santander to Barcelona is 9h 45m, covering a distance of 543 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 45m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santander to Barcelona route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santander to Barcelona?
The earliest bus departs from Santander to Barcelona at 8:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santander to Barcelona?
A bus trip from Santander to Barcelona generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Santander to Barcelona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 60923 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santander to Barcelona?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company ALSA has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Santander to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santander to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santander to Barcelona was searched and found on Dec 31, 2025 with a price of $104To 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 $104 to $410 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 $104 which is on 2025-12-31.
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.
