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Museu Picasso
One of the world’s leading Picasso collections, especially strong on his formative years in Barcelona and early artistic development.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$127
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$184
Fastest journey on Sep 17
7 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
7 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 17
18
Distance
897 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona will cost around $184 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $127.
It's difficult to get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona without transferring at least once.
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06161Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $310.
Distance: 557 miles (897 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $310 Average price | $62 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 47m Average total duration 17h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona costing on average $62 (€51).
A train is $253 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona costing on average $310 (€252).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 22m.
Bus takes on average 17h 17m.
The journey is about 4h 32m faster (6h 22m by train vs 10h 54m by car) and roughly $161 (€131) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($57 (€46) vs $218 (€177)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona trains for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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04314+ 06171 | On time 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h54 | 8:42 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04314+ 06161 | On time 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h51 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04314+ 06151 | On time 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h06 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04254+ 06015 | On time 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h13 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04254+ 06181 | On time 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h07 | 9:44 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04154+ 06011 | 5:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h34 | 1:21 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04154+ 06121 | 5:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h52 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04154+ 06111 | 5:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h52 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06121 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h48 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06111 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h48 | 2:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06021 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h22 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06121 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h56 | 3:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06151 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h11 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06021 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h30 | 6:13 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 06161 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h50 | 7:39 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 06151 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h05 | 6:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 06015 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 12h01 | 10:50 PM Barcelona Sants | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona run on average 14 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 557 miles (897 km) distance in 5h 37m.
Distance 557 miles (897 km) |
Average train duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 5h 37m |
First train 5:45 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Barcelona Sants -> Plaça de Catalunya, Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona trains use the Santiago De Compostela to Barcelona Sants station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago De Compostela has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Santiago De Compostela.
ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
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