The cheapest and fastest coaches from Salamanca to Santander
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Salamanca to Santander is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salamanca to Santander will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 7 buses that leave Salamanca for Santander every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 317 km distance in an average of 5 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 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.

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Compare train and coach for Salamanca to Santander
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Santander among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 317 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salamanca to Santander bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Santander coaches for today, Sunday 1 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:00 Salamanca | 4h00 | 20:00 Santander | 0 changesdirect | |
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Normal | 08:00 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 13:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal · Normal | 08:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 15:15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal · Supra Economy | 12:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h00 | 19:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Salamanca to Santander by train or coach
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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 Alsa Supra or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Salamanca to Santander.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Rome2rio or Busbud?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Alsa Supra or FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Salamanca to Santander.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Salamanca to Santander.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salamanca to Santander
Buses from Salamanca to Santander run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:10, the last at 19:30. The fastest coach covers the 317 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 317 km |
Average bus duration 7h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 02:10 |
Last bus 19:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Salamanca to SantanderYou can travel by bus between Salamanca to Santander with Alsa, Alsa Supra, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Salamanca to Santander coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salamanca to Santander by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santander, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salamanca and Santander
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas Bar Salamanca (0.3 km)
- Fast Food Express (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 4, 7 Train: Salamanca Station
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