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from Barcelona to Santander

You can get from Barcelona to Santander by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Barcelona to Santander on 29 Jan we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

13:30Barcelona El Prat Airport3h40 17:10Santander Airport
1 changes
£451One-way
Cheapest
13:30Barcelona El Prat Airport3h40 17:10Santander Airport
1 changes
£451One-way
Other options
11:30Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord10h00 21:30Santander
0 changes
£501One-way
07:00Barcelona El Prat Airport10h10 17:10Santander Airport
1 changes
£451One-way
23:00Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord9h30 08:30Santander
0 changes
£501One-way

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Sat
29 Jan
£38Flixbus
£45Iberia
Sun
30 Jan
£50Alsa
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Mon
31 Jan
£50Alsa
£94Iberia
Tue
1 Feb
£50Alsa
£42Iberia
Wed
2 Feb
£50Alsa
£138Iberia
Thu
3 Feb
£50Alsa
£42Iberia
Fri
4 Feb
£50Alsa
£45Iberia
Sat
5 Feb
£48Flixbus
£138Iberia
Sun
6 Feb
£50Alsa
£41Vueling
Mon
7 Feb
£50Alsa
£32Vueling
Tue
8 Feb
£50Alsa
£85Iberia
Wed
9 Feb
£50Alsa
£85Iberia
Thu
10 Feb
£50Alsa
£45Iberia
Fri
11 Feb
£50Alsa
£38Vueling
Sat
12 Feb
£50Alsa
£100Iberia
Sun
13 Feb
£43Flixbus
£162Iberia
Mon
14 Feb
£50Alsa
£38Vueling
Tue
15 Feb
£50Alsa
£42Iberia
Wed
16 Feb
£43Flixbus
£42Iberia
Thu
17 Feb
£50Alsa
£42Iberia

Travel Information from Barcelona to Santander

distanceDistance335 miles (540 km)
modeAvailable travel modesFlight or coach
priceTicket price range£50 - £72
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £50 • 9 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £72 • 1 h 20 min
carriersPopular travel companiesIberia or Alsa

Take a flight or coach to travel 335 miles (540 km) to Santander from Barcelona. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 20 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £50. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Iberia or Alsa among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight or coach from Barcelona to Santander.

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FAQs

How do I go from Barcelona to Santander?

You can travel between Barcelona and Santander 2 different ways: flight or coach.

What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Santander?

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Santander. Tickets for a coach cost on average £50.

This is compared to other travel options to Santander:

A coach journey is usually £22 less than a journey to Santander by plane, which costs on average £72 for the same trip.

What is the fastest way to Santander from Barcelona?

The fastest way to get to Santander from Barcelona is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Santander that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by coach can take 9 h 30 min   on average.

How far is it from Barcelona to Santander?

The distance between Barcelona and Santander is around 335 miles (540 km).

Where do people depart from and arrive in when travelling from Barcelona to Santander?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Barcelona to Santander:

  • Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Barcelona to Santander depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport to Santander Airport.
  • Most travellers board their coach from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Santander, Calle Real Racing Club (Parking).

Who can get me from Barcelona to Santander?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Santander, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with Iberia for flights to Santander. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Iberia Barcelona to Santander tickets on Omio for £72.
  • Alsa can take you to Santander by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Barcelona to Santander for £50.

Is there a way to travel directly from Barcelona to Santander?

Yes, there are direct routes from Barcelona to Santander with the following travel companies:

  • You can find direct flights to take to Santander with Vueling.
  • You'll find direct coach services to Santander with Alsa.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Santander tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this journey.

Where else should I travel to after my journey to Santander from Barcelona ends?

Many of our customers who book a trip from Barcelona to Santander often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Madrid, Bilbao or Valladolid. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Barcelona and Santander itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Santander and any of these top destinations today!

How far in advance should I book tickets to Santander from Barcelona online to get the best deals?

Before travelling from Barcelona to Santander, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • The price of a plane ticket for this route is £72 one way on average.
  • The price of a coach ticket for this route is £50 one way on average.

But we recommend booking Barcelona to Santander tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.