What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €42 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to Barcelona?

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

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Santander to Barcelona?

The distance between Santander and Barcelona is 555 km. The road distance is 677.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Barcelona without a car is to bus and train via Zaragoza which takes 6h 39m and costs €55 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Santander to Barcelona?

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

Where do I catch the Santander to Barcelona bus from?

Santander to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Barcelona train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Santander to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Santander to Barcelona is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs €45 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €240 and takes 7h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Santander to Barcelona bus arrive?

Santander to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.

Where does the Santander to Barcelona train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Barcelona is 678 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Santander to Barcelona.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to Barcelona?

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Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5080+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Can I share a ride from Santander to Barcelona?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Santander to Barcelona - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Barcelona by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), rideshare, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
2h 1m
€45–187
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Santander to Barcelonerideshare 676.6 km
8h 13m
€42
Bus, train via Zaragoza
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
6h 39m
€57–127
Train
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
7h 31m
€101–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus ALSA - Sder-Barna / ...
8h 45m
€55–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
9h 57m
€90–136
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
3. Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
12h 42m
€61–80
Drive 677.8 km
1. Drive from Santander to Barcelonacar 677.8 km
7h 25m
€111–161

Santander to Barcelona by bus and train

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Distance: 554.7 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Barcelona, Spain?

Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 7h 31m.

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