The average train between Barcelona and Cantabria takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Cantabria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Barcelona and Cantabria. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Cantabria at 12:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barcelona to Cantabria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Cantabria. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Cantabria station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Barcelona to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Cantabria train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Barcelona to Cantabria train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Cantabria is 551.4 km. The road distance is 1,054 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Santander via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 40m.