What is the cheapest way to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs €45 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Santander (Port) and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander (Port) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Barrio Pesquero and arriving at Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Santander and Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Santander (Port) and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Santander (Port) to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Valdecilla la Marga and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Santander, Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

The distance between Santander (Port) and Barcelona is 555 km. The road distance is 673.7 km.

How do I travel from Santander (Port) to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €60 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander (Port) to Barcelona bus from?

Santander (Port) to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander (Port) to Barcelona train from?

Santander (Port) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Madrid, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 8h 58m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Santander (Port) to Barcelona bus arrive?

Santander (Port) to Barcelona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.

Where does the Santander (Port) to Barcelona train arrive?

Santander (Port) to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander (Port) to Barcelona is 674 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Santander (Port) to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Santander (Port) to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

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Santander (Port) to Barcelona - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Santander (Port) to Barcelona by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), car, or train (Renfe)

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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
2h 1m
€49–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
7h 38m
€64–132
Train via Madrid
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
8h 58m
€111–247
Drive 673.7 km
1. Drive from Santander (Port) to Barcelonacar 673.7 km
7h 21m
€108–155
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Valdecilla to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
11h 18m
€89–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
13h 16m
€57–99

Santander (Port) to Barcelona by bus and train

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Santander (Port), Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily. Alternatively, 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 58m.

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