The average train between Barcelona and Santander (Port) takes 12h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Santander (Port). 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 3 times a day between Barcelona and Santander (Port). The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Santander (Port) at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 12h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 20m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Barcelona to Santander (Port)? 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 Santander (Port). However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Santander (Port) station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.
Barcelona to Santander (Port) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Santander (Port) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Barcelona to Santander (Port) train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Santander (Port) is 542.6 km. The road distance is 1,055 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Valdecilla la Marga via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid Chamartín, and Santander in around 9h 4m.