There are 8 ways to get from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Fly from Santander Airport
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
1h 15m€40–180Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
4h 40m€39–135Train
- Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
8h 36m€113–262Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Santsbus Alsa / ...
9h 23m€64–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santander to Barcelona-BCN690.6 km
6h 48m€40–55Drive 690.6 km
- Drive from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN)car 690.6 km
6h 48m€108–157Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
- Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
10h 34m€91–150Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Santsbus
12h 21m€58–106
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to Airport Transfer which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €40 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Aeropuerto del Prat Barcelona T2A via Pl. Espanya - Creu Coberta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN). However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at El Prat Aeroport via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Santander and Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 539 km. The road distance is 690.6 km.
The best way to get from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €110 - €270.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 8h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santander to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Monbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santander to Barcelona-BCN
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Santander Airport Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) is 691 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN).
Vueling Airlines offers flights from Santander Airport Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport.
Book your Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Santander to Barcelona Airport (BCN) bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 5182+ hotels available in Barcelona Airport (BCN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and Barcelona Airport (BCN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.