The average train between Santander (Port) and Barcelona takes 12h 16m 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 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Santander (Port) is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Santander and take an average of 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Santander (Port) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Santander (Port) station and arriving at Barcelona station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
Santander (Port) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Santander station.
Santander (Port) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Santander (Port) to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe Viajeros and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander (Port) and Barcelona is 542.6 km. The road distance is 1,055 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.