The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santander to Salamanca
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 30 m
Buses per day
5
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 £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 buses that leave Santander for Salamanca 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 317 km distance in an average of 11 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 55 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.
Normal16:005h45Santander, Estación de Autobuses21:45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£221One-way0 changes
Normal9:005h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses14:15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£221One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal8:007h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses15:30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:5019h55Santander, Estación de Autobuses14:45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£591One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:2519h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses4:30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£851One-way1 change
Normal9:005h15Santander, Estación de Autobuses14:15Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£221One-way0 changes
Normal16:005h45Santander, Estación de Autobuses21:45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£221One-way0 changes
Normal · Normal8:007h30Santander, Estación de Autobuses15:30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£401One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus9:2519h05Santander, Estación de Autobuses4:30Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£851One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus18:5019h55Santander, Estación de Autobuses14:45Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses£591One-way1 change
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 50m. 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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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 4h 50m 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, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:50 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 19h55 | 14:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
| Thursday 4 June | |||||
Normal · Normal | 8:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 15:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 9:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 14:15 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 19h05 | 4:30 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 change | |
Normal | 16:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 5h45 | 21:45 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Santander to Salamanca by train or coach
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Why should you book Santander to Salamanca coaches with Omio?
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 Santander to Salamanca.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Alsa with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Santander to Salamanca.
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 Santander to Salamanca.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Santander to Salamanca.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santander to Salamanca
Buses from Santander to Salamanca run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 41m. 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 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 2:10 |
Last bus 18:55 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
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.

- 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 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
Most popular bus connections from Santander
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