How can I travel from Salamanca to Santander without a car?

The best way to travel from Salamanca to Santander is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Taking a ride with other travelers through carpool services is an additional option to consider.

How long does it take to get to Santander from Salamanca by bus?

The average travel time from Salamanca to Santander is about 6h 45m, but you can get there in as little as 5h 15m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 197 miles (317 km) that separate the two cities.

What is the travel distance from Salamanca to Santander?

The distance between the two cities is 197 miles (317 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salamanca to Santander?

The majority of buses traveling from Salamanca to Santander start their journey at Estación de Autobuses and wind up at Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What is the most affordable way to go from Salamanca to Santander?

You can save a lot of money on your trip from Salamanca to Santander by choosing to travel by bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $31.

How much are the bus tickets from Salamanca to Santander?

The average bus ticket price from Salamanca to Santander is $53. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $31 and $69, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Salamanca to Santander Bus Tickets

TodayApr 26

from $28

TomorrowApr 27

from $28

MonApr 28

from $28

TueApr 29

from $28

WedApr 30

from $28

ThuMay 1

FriMay 2

SatMay 3

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: April 27 at 9:00am
Departure city: Salamanca
Departure location: Estación de Autobuses
Arrival time: April 27 at 2:15pm
Destination city: Santander
Destination location: Santander (Estacion de Autobuses)
Operated by: ALSA
Vehicle: BusDuration: 5h 15m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Salamanca to Santander.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $69	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $48	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Salamanca to Santander

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Santander. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest ticket

13kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Salamanca to Santander: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$53

Average bus trip duration6h 45m

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure2:10am

Distance196 miles (316 km)

Latest bus departure3:30pm

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ALSA

4.5/559,051 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

According to 12 reviews, ALSA received a 3.4-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the value for money. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $31.00

ALSA Salamanca Santander recent customer reviews

A trip of almost 6 hours without one stop, even if it is just 15 minutes, is quite concerning.

Sofia G.

October 3, 2019

FlixBus

3.5/58,404 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.6

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

ES bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Grupo Samar, Infobus

Salamanca to Santander Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Santander from Salamanca, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Salamanca and Santander?

Stops in Salamanca

A - Estación de Autobuses

B - Salamanca

C - Salamanca

Stops in Santander

A - Calle Navas de Tolosa, 2

B - Santander Airport

C - Av. de los Castros 43A

D - Calle Camarreal-Ojaiz

E - Av. de Pontejos

F - Estación Marítima

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salamanca - Santander

How can I travel from Salamanca to Santander without a car?
How long does it take to get to Santander from Salamanca by bus?
What is the travel distance from Salamanca to Santander?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salamanca to Santander?
What is the most affordable way to go from Salamanca to Santander?
How much are the bus tickets from Salamanca to Santander?

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/24

$28

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The cheapest trip from Salamanca to Santander was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $28

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salamanca to Santander, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $28 to $50 for a bus ticket from Salamanca to Santander based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-04-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Salamanca to Santander.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Bus Tickets from Salamanca to Santander

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Bus Salamanca to Santander: Trip Overview

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ALSA Salamanca Santander recent customer reviews

Salamanca to Santander Bus

Where are the popular stops in Salamanca and Santander?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Salamanca - Santander

How can I travel from Salamanca to Santander without a car?

How long does it take to get to Santander from Salamanca by bus?

What is the travel distance from Salamanca to Santander?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salamanca to Santander?

What is the most affordable way to go from Salamanca to Santander?

How much are the bus tickets from Salamanca to Santander?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Will you be returning to Salamanca by bus?

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