The average train between Santander (Port) and Barcelona takes 12h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander (Port) to Barcelona. 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 Santander (Port) and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 2:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Santander (Port) is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Santander and take an average of 12h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Santander (Port) to Barcelona? 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 Santander (Port) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
Santander (Port) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander (Port) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Santander (Port) to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Santander (Port) and Barcelona is 542.6 km. The road distance is 674 km.
You can take a train from Valdecilla la Marga to Barcelona-Sants via Santander, Madrid Chamartín, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 8h 46m.
