Travelling from Santander to Barcelona by train

Want to know how to get from Santander to Barcelona by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Santander to Barcelona take around 7 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 541 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Santander is scheduled to depart at around  06:48. The last departure is usually at around 19:00 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Santander at around 06:48, with the last train leaving at around 20:20. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$81.76.

We think any time is a great time to visit Barcelona, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Barcelona.

Is there a direct train from Santander to Barcelona?

The journey between Santander and Barcelona usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Santander to Barcelona every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.

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

The Santander to Barcelona train travel takes about 7 hours and 30 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Santander to Barcelona train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Barcelona leaving Santander at around 06:48 and the last train leaving at around 19:00 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Santander at around 06:48, with the final departure at 20:20.