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Sala Museo Juan de la Cosa
Small exhibition space dedicated to Juan de la Cosa, presenting his life, voyages and Santoña's links to Atlantic exploration.
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santander to Santoña is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santander to Santoña will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 31 Oct, we found 2 buses from Santander to Santoña, including 2 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 28 km distance in an average of 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 50 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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Buses from Santander to Santoña run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £3 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 28 km distance in 50m.
Distance 28 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 1:30 |
Last bus 22:20 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 3 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Santander to Santoña.
The table below shows live departures for Santander to Santoña coaches for today, Friday 30 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Normal | 9:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 9:55 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 11:35 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 13:05 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:40 Santander, Universidad | 1h25 | 16:05 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 15:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 16:05 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h05 | 17:35 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 18:50 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:40 Santander, Universidad | 1h30 | 22:10 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:00 Santander, Estación de Autobuses | 1h10 | 22:10 Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña | 0 changesdirect | |
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Small exhibition space dedicated to Juan de la Cosa, presenting his life, voyages and Santoña's links to Atlantic exploration.
Visitor centre with interpretive displays on the marshes, birds and protected coastal environment around Santoña's estuary.
Compact museum space explaining the famous anchovy industry, an essential part of Santoña's identity and everyday life.
Famous lighthouse reached by a demanding stair route through Monte Buciero, known for clear water, cliffs and memorable coastal scenery.
Wetland reserve and birdwatching area of major local importance, ideal for walks, wildlife observation and views across the estuary.
Main urban beach with a long promenade, popular for easy seaside walks, sunset views and a broad sweep of sand.
Salt-cured anchovies from the Cantabrian Sea, prepared by hand and prized for their intense flavour. Santoña is Spain’s best-known anchovy town.
Anchovies preserved in olive oil after curing. A local staple served as a tapa, showing the town’s long fishing and preserving tradition.
Fresh Cantabrian hake, often simply grilled or baked. It is valued locally for its quality and reflects Santoña’s strong seafood culture.
Traditional seafood restaurant known for fresh fish, shellfish and local anchovy dishes in a classic Santoña setting.
Well-known local dining room serving Cantabrian seafood, rice dishes and fish with a relaxed, established atmosphere.
Casual, popular spot for tapas, anchovies and regional plates, convenient for sampling Santoña’s maritime flavours.
Moderate for coastal Spain: seafood and summer stays raise costs, but cafés, set lunches and local buses keep daily spending reasonable.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, small change in cafés, and round up taxi fares.
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Calle Marinos de Santoña, Santoña -> Plaza de San Antonio, Santoña
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santander to Santoña 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 Santoña, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santander to Santoña buses use the Santander, Estación de Autobuses to Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña station pair. Use this guide to compare Santander and Santoña bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Santander, Universidad is 1 km from Santander city centre. Public transport options include:
Santander, Universidad has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Available for passengers waiting. ATMs are available at Santander, Universidad.
Ticket office support is available at Santander, Universidad.
Available at Santander, Universidad: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santander, Universidad: Accessible for people with disabilities.
Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña. ATMs are available at Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña.
Ticket office support is available at Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña.
Available at Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santoña, Calle Marinos de Santoña: Basic accessibility features present.
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