The average train between Santander and Barcelona Airport (BCN) takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN). 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 4 times a day between Santander and Barcelona Airport (BCN). The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Barcelona Airport (BCN) at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN) station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santander and Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 539.1 km. The road distance is 1,087 km.
You can take a train from Santander to El Prat Aeroport via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona Sants in around 8h 36m.