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Barcelona to Santander trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona and Santander takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Santander. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 55m
Duration
1,074 km
Distance
€162
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train 6012 / ...
  2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
9h 13m
€114–252

Barcelona to Santander train times

Trains run twice daily between Barcelona and Santander. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Santander at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Barcelona to Santander.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,073.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 55m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Santander, Spain?

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 9h 13m.

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