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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelos is to train and bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 15h 55m.

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 - €270.

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 E.A. and arriving at Barcelos - Senhor da Cruz via Burgos and Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 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 13h 13m.

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 and towncar which takes 11h 49m and costs €330 - €370.

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 ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. 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 train which takes 13h 13m and costs €75 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Santander to Barcelos bus arrive?

Santander to Barcelos bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Burgos station.

What is the time difference between Santander and Barcelos?

Barcelos is 1h behind Santander. It is currently 7:06 AM in Santander and 6:06 AM 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, towncar, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Barcelos by plane, towncar, bus, train (Renfe), car, or train

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
€130–262
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Oviedo/Uviéu Train Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Oviedo to Bragabus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 55m
€54–76
Bus, towncar
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodalbus
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estação Rodoviária de Bragançabus
3. Take a town car from Bragança to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
4. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Barcelostowncar
11h 49m
€337–366
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
13h 13m
€76–201
Drive 595.4 km
1. Drive from Santander to Barceloscar 595.4 km
6h 30m
€93–134
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 30m
€114–213
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Burgosbus Alsa
2. Take the bus from Burgos to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Bragabus
14h 31m
€79–106

Santander to Barcelos by train (Renfe)

4Weekly Trains

13h 13mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 509.1 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Santander to Barcelos via Madrid Chamartín, Ourense, Porrino, and Viana Do Castelo in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelos - Senhor da Cruz via Burgos and Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Braga in around 14h 31m.

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