The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela 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 every 4 hours between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Barcelona station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona is 898.7 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 48m.