The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Salamanca
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Salamanca will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 9 buses that leave Santander for Salamanca every day 7 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 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Santander to Salamanca
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Salamanca 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 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £34.
Distance: 317 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Santander to Salamanca bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Salamanca coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 07:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 14:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 08:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 13:15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 14:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 7h45 | 22:15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 15:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 20:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:50 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 19h55 | 13:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Santander to Salamanca by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Salamanca
Buses from Santander to Salamanca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. 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 18:55. The fastest coach covers the 317 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 317 km |
Average bus duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 02:10 |
Last bus 18:55 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus from Santander to SalamancaYou can travel by bus between Santander to Salamanca with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, 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: Santander to Salamanca coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Salamanca 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 Salamanca, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santander, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santander and Salamanca
- 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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