The average train between Catalonia and Santander takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 8h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Catalonia to Santander. 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 twice daily between Catalonia and Santander. The earliest departure is at 8:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catalonia is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Santander at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Santander. However, there are services departing from Catalonia station and arriving at Santander station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
Catalonia to Santander train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Catalonia to Santander train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Santander station.
Book your Catalonia to Santander train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, Renfe AVE and 3 other operators.
The distance between Catalonia and Santander is 474.9 km. The road distance is 1,057 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Santander via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 4m.
