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 3h 11m and costs €35 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart three times a day, 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 23m.

How far is it from Santander to Barcelona?

The distance between Santander and Barcelona is 562 km. The road distance is 677.5 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 58m and costs €55 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m 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 Santander E.A. 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 3h 11m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €280 and takes 7h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €130 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 677 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 4984+ 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Santander to Barcelona by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe, Ouigo), rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Santander Airport
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)SDR - BCN
3h 11m
€38–168
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BIO - BCN
5h 3m
€36–142
Bus, train via Zaragoza
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación Central de Autobuses de ZaragozaAlsa
2. Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-SantsAve
6h 58m
€58–201
Train
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
7h 23m
€75–272
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Santander to Barcelone676.6 km
8h 13m
€42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de SantsAlsa
8h 45m
€50–130
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao IntermodalAlsa
2. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-SantsAlv
9h 58m
€64–187
Bus via Donostia / San Sebastián
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to San Sebastián / Donostia
3. Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
12h 41m
€56–103
Drive 677.5 km
1. Drive from Santander to Barcelona677.5 km
7h 21m
€107–155

Santander to Barcelona by bus and train

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 562.4 km
Duration: 3h 11m

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) twice daily. 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 23m.

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