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Trip Overview

The average train between Santander and Barcelona takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander 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.

10h 2m
Duration
1,054 km
Distance
€146
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv / ...
  2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
7h 46m
€107–243

Santander to Barcelona train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Santander and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,054.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

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 46m.

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