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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santander to Barcelona

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$81

Average price

$102

Fastest journey

12 h 15 m

Average duration

16 h 17 m

Trains per day

Distance

541 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santander to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Santander to Barcelona will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $81.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Santander to Barcelona without transferring at least once.

07:53AM14h27

Santander

10:20PMBarcelona

$811One-way

1 transfer

09:20AM12h15

Santander

09:35PMBarcelona

$1081One-way

1 transfer

07:00PM22h10

Santander

05:10PMBarcelona

$1171One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Barcelona

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santander to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €58, and a flight costs an average of €58.

Distance: 335 miles (540 km)

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Train	Most popular Flight	Bus
€72 Average price Cheapest	€181 Average price	€74 Average price
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*	13h 9m Average total duration 12h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions	0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular train company	Most popular airline	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Santander to Barcelona?

The best time to book your train from Santander to Barcelona is 2 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Santander to Barcelona route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Santander to Barcelona per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Santander to Barcelona.

Trains

from $27

Buses

from $79

Flights

from $47

Journey information

Overview: Train from Santander to Barcelona

Spain

Trains from Santander to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€58) but you can travel from only $63 (€50) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $63 (€50)

Distance

335 miles (540 km)

Average train duration

7h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

$72 (€58)

Trains per day

Fastest train

12h 15m

First train

02:45

Last train

17:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $63 (€50)

FAQs: Trains from Santander to Barcelona

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