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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelos is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Barcelos is to fly and towncar which takes 4h 29m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Barcelos?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Barcelos. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Barcelos - Senhor da Cruz via Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and Barcelos?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to Barcelos. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Barcelos via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino and Viana Do Castelo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Santander to Barcelos?

The distance between Santander and Barcelos is 509 km. The road distance is 595.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Barcelos without a car is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs €45 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Santander to Barcelos, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Barcelos bus from?

Santander to Barcelos bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to Barcelos train from?

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

Train or bus from Santander to Barcelos?

The best way to get from Santander to Barcelos is to bus which takes 11h 31m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Santander to Barcelos bus arrive?

Santander to Barcelos bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Braga station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Barcelos?

Barcelos is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 2:02 PM in Santander and 1:02 PM in Barcelos.

Where does the Santander to Barcelos train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Santander to Barcelos?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to Barcelos is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Santander to Barcelos.

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

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Where can I stay near Barcelos?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Barcelos.

Santander to Barcelos - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Santander to Barcelos by plane, towncar, bus, train (Renfe), 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, towncar
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane SDR - OPO
2. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Barcelostowncar
4h 29m
€133–284
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bragabus FlixBus 783
11h 31m
€49–83
Train (Renfe)
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Ourensetrain Ave
3. Take the train from Ourense to Porrinotrain
4. Take the train from Porrino to Viana Do Castelotrain Ic
12h 58m
€90–151
Drive 595.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Barceloscar 595.4 km
6h 30m
€96–138
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly, towncar
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)plane BIO - OPO
3. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Barcelostowncar
6h 31m
€114–214
Bus via Vigo
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Vigobus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Vigo Urzáiz to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Bragabus
14h 46m
€59–126

Santander to Barcelos by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 31mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Barcelos, Portugal?

FlixBus operates a bus from Santander to Braga once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to Barcelos via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino, and Viana Do Castelo in around 12h 58m.

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