4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
10 h
Average duration
12 h 10 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
541 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Barcelona will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £47.
Of the 4 buses that leave Santander for Barcelona every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 541 km distance in an average of 12 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 5 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.
Normal · Normal7:3010h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses17:50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£471One-way1 change- Normal9:0010h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses19:15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£611One-way0 changes
- Normal9:0010h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses19:00Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£611One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:5518h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses13:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£701One-way2 changes
- Normal9:0010h00Santander, Estación de Autobuses19:00Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£611One-way0 changes
- Normal9:0010h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses19:15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£611One-way0 changes
- Normal · Normal7:3010h20Santander, Estación de Autobuses17:50Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants£471One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus18:5518h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses13:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord£701One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Santander to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £46. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £46, and a flight costs an average of £43.
Distance: 541 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santander to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Barcelona coaches for today, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | 9:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 19:15 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 9:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 19:00 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 10h50 | 21:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
| Normal · Normal | 11:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h50 | 20:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
| Normal | 14:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 23:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
| Normal | 14:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 8h45 | 22:45 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:55 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 18h05 | 13:00 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Barcelona
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Buses from Santander to Barcelona run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £43 by flight.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 541 km distance in 8h 45m.
Distance 541 km |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 45m |
First bus 2:20 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Monbus from Santander to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Monbus for as low as £43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santander to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Barcelona 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 Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Monbus
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
- Alsa
- 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).
- Monbus
- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Monbus
- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santander and Barcelona
Most Santander to Barcelona buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station pair, with some services arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Use this guide to compare Santander and Barcelona bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Barcelona station do buses from Santander arrive at?
Getting to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Corner (in the station), Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord is 2 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord bus station facilities and services
Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Tapas 24 (0.4 km), Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) from Barcelona city centre
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) is 11 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) bus station facilities and services
El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at El Prat de Llobregat, Aeroport de Barcelona- El Prat (T2): Elevators, ramps.
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