Bus Santander to Barcelona: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Santander to Barcelona

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Santander to Barcelona from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$59

tomorrow

$59

Sunday

$59

Monday

$59

Tuesday

$59

Wednesday

$59

Thursday

$59

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	11h 20m	8:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	7:20 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/13/2026 8:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/13/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
FlixBus	18h 10m	6:50 PM	Santander	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/13/2026 6:50:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/14/2026 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
ALSA	9h 0m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/13/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/13/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	8h 45m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/13/2026 2:00:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/13/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	9h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/14/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/14/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
ALSA	10h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/14/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/14/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
ALSA	9h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/14/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/14/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
ALSA	9h 0m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/14/2026 2:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/14/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	10h 0m	8:45 PM	Santander	Bus Station	6:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/14/2026 8:45:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/15/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	11h 20m	7:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	6:20 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/15/2026 7:00:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/16/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
ALSA	9h 0m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/15/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/15/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	8h 45m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	10:45 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/15/2026 2:00:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/15/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	9h 45m	8:45 PM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 AM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/15/2026 8:45:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/16/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
ALSA	9h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/15/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/15/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	10h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/16/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/16/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
ALSA	9h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/16/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
ALSA	9h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/16/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/16/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
ALSA	9h 0m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/16/2026 2:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/16/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	10h 0m	8:45 PM	Santander	Bus Station	6:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/16/2026 8:45:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/17/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	10h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/17/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/17/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
ALSA	9h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/17/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/17/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
ALSA	9h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/17/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/17/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
ALSA	9h 0m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/17/2026 2:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/17/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	10h 0m	8:45 PM	Santander	Bus Station	6:45 AM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/17/2026 8:45:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/18/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	9h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/18/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/18/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
ALSA	10h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/18/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/18/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
ALSA	9h 30m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/18/2026 9:00:00 AM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/18/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
ALSA	9h 0m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/18/2026 2:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/18/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	9h 0m	9:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	6:00 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/18/2026 9:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/18/2026 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	9h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	8:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/19/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/19/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
ALSA	10h 50m	11:00 AM	Santander	Bus Station	9:50 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/19/2026 11:00:00 AM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/19/2026 9:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m
ALSA	9h 0m	2:00 PM	Santander	Bus Station	11:00 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from ALSA goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/19/2026 2:00:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/19/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	20h 40m	6:50 PM	Santander	Bus Station	3:30 PM	Barcelona	Nord Bus Station	Economy	$83	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/19/2026 6:50:00 PM to Nord Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/20/2026 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $83 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
FlixBus	28h 20m	6:50 PM	Santander	Bus Station	11:10 PM	Barcelona	Sants Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Santander (Spain) at 3/19/2026 6:50:00 PM to Sants Bus Station, Barcelona (Spain) arriving at 3/20/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Santander to Barcelona is $59 on 3/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Santander and Barcelona

See here how frequent the connections between Santander and Barcelona are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Santander to Barcelona. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Santander and Barcelona.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 32 buses from Santander to Barcelona, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Santander and Barcelona, with 22 offers.

Facts about the bus from Santander to Barcelona

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Santander to Barcelona in one click! Book your bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona starting from $59!

Cheapest Bus	$59
Fastest Bus	8h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	337.2 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Santander to Barcelona

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Santander for Barcelona: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/13/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/08

Monday 03/09

Tuesday 03/10

Wednesday 03/11

Thursday 03/12

Friday 03/13

$59

Saturday 03/14

$59

Sunday 03/15

$59

Monday 03/16

$59

Tuesday 03/17

$59

Wednesday 03/18

$59

Thursday 03/19

$59

Friday 03/20

$59

Saturday 03/21

$59

Sunday 03/22

$59

Monday 03/23

$59

Tuesday 03/24

$81

Wednesday 03/25

$59

Thursday 03/26

$59

Friday 03/27

$59

Saturday 03/28

$59

Sunday 03/29

$59

Monday 03/30

$59

Tuesday 03/31

$59

Wednesday 04/01

$59

Thursday 04/02

$59

Friday 04/03

$59

Saturday 04/04

The cheapest time to travel from Santander to Barcelona

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $59, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Santander to Barcelona. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Santander to Barcelona, with $59. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $77.

How to save money travelling from Santander to Barcelona

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Santander to Barcelona in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Santander to Barcelona, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Santander to Barcelona are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Santander and Barcelona

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Santander and Barcelona.

Bus Station

Plaza Las Estaciones

Bus Stop

Astillero

Av. Chiclana 16

Peñacastillo

Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz 65

Sardinero

Calle Real Racing Club

Nord Bus Station

Carrer d'Alí Bei 78

Rda. Sant Pere Bus Stop

Ronda de Sant Pere

Sants Bus Station

Sants-Montjuïc

Plaça de Catalunya Bus Stop

Plaça de Catalunya 18

Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Santander to Barcelona? Compare all modes of transports from Santander to Barcelona.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Santander to Barcelona

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Santander to Barcelona? Or which bus companies serve the route Santander to Barcelona? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Santander to Barcelona bus

How much does a Santander Barcelona bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $59 and takes 11h 20m to reach Barcelona. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Santander to Barcelona?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $59 and $124. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Barcelona.

On average, how many connections are available from Santander to Barcelona each day?

Every day, the Santander to Barcelona bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Santander to Barcelona take?

The fastest bus from Santander to Barcelona is offered by ALSA and takes 8h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $77. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Santander to Barcelona?

The earliest bus arriving in Barcelona from Santander starts at 8:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Santander to Barcelona?

The latest bus trip departing from Santander for Barcelona starts at 8:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Santander Barcelona route?

When traveling by bus from Santander to Barcelona, passengers can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Barcelona?

You can check all the direct connections between Santander and Barcelona by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Santander to Barcelona bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Santander Barcelona bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Santander Barcelona bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Santander to Barcelona on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Santander to Barcelona?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Santander and Barcelona. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Santander to Barcelona?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Santander to Barcelona

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Santander and to Barcelona

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Santander and to Barcelona. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!