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6 h 45 min
703 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Santander to Barcelona

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Cheapest
By car (703 km)
6 h 45 min
703 km.
from $38
Fastest
Plane from Santander (Santander Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
6 h 45 min
703 km.
from $9.17
Train
7 h
542 km.
from $128.78
Bus, Train (Night bus)
6 h 45 min
541 km.
from $72.98
Bus, Plane (Bus to Bilbao Airport)
5 h 8 min
541 km.
from $65.67
Bus, Plane (Bus to San Sebastián Airport)
6 h 26 min
541 km.
from $86.66
Bus, Train (Bus)
9 h 28 min
541 km.
from $79.22
Bus via Pamplona
12 h 40 min
542 km.
from $64.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$126.58
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$240.50

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$58.23

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Renfe Cercanias AM - Feve

Phone:
+34 912 320 320
Email:
Website:
renfe.com/es/en/suburban/cercanias-am
Train from Valdecilla to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.13–$12.66
Train from Valdecilla to Basurto
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$58.23
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Santander E.A. to Irun
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

MonBus

Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Email:
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from Pamplona to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Alava Bus

Phone:
+34 945 18 20 60
Email:
Website:
alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Santander to Barcelone
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs $44.54 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Santander to Barcelona?

The distance between Santander and Barcelona is 562 km. The road distance is 709.2 km.

How do I travel from Santander to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Santander to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Santander to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Barcelona bus from?

Santander to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Barcelona train from?

Santander to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Santander to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $141.30 and takes 7h, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Santander to Barcelona bus arrive?

Santander to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.

Where does the Santander to Barcelona train arrive?

Santander to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Barcelona is 709 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Santander to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander to Barcelona?

Book your Santander to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona?

Book your Santander to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5027+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $45.38 per night.

Can I share a ride from Santander to Barcelona?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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