How to get from Zaragoza to Santander
- 309 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zaragoza to Santander: bus. The two cities are about 309 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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309 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €92Older observation | 6h 22m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Reading date not recorded | 11h 47m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 8h 47m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€92Older observation6h 22m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€65Reading date not recorded11h 47m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 58h 47m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zaragoza to Santander: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Zaragoza → San Sebastiánbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h 30m - 2San Sebastián → BilbaobusBlaBlaCar Bus·59m
- 3Bilbao Airport → SantanderbusRegional connection·2h 12m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Zaragoza to Santander
ALSA runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:15 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 6 | 05:15 | 21:30 |
All departures
- 05:15
- 09:45
- 12:00
- 15:00
- 18:15
- 21:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusZaragoza-San Sebastián, San Sebastián-BilbaoBook →Regional connectionBilbao Airport-Santander, Torrelavega-Seve Ballesteros-Santander AirportBook →
Air EuropaValencia Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaMadrid–Barajas-Bilbao AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeZaragoza-Madrid, Madrid-TorrelavegaBook →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Regional connection, Air Europa, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zaragoza to Santander works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Zaragoza to San Sebastián, about 3h 30m. Transfer in San Sebastián and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Bilbao (59 min). Transfer in Bilbao and continue by Regional connection bus on to Santander (2h 12m). In total it's roughly €42 over 8h 47m, 2 transfers.
Zaragoza to Santander: common questions
When is the first bus from Zaragoza to Santander?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 05:15 and the last at 21:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zaragoza to Santander?
6 a day with ALSA, between 05:15 and 21:30.
How far is Santander from Zaragoza?
About 309 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zaragoza to Santander?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, Regional connection, Air Europa, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zaragoza to Santander?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026