Taking the train from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander

So you’re considering going from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost for travel between Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal and Santander

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £34.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander departure frequency and train timetable

With 1 train scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 48 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 10:10 and the last one is at 11:41. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 11:35, with the last one at 11:35.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander?

On this route spanning 542 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 9 hours and 37 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal and Santander?

Tickets along this route go on sale 2 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn even more about travelling from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Santander.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the journey from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander by train?

The total distance between Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal and Santander by train is 542 kilometres.

How much does a train ticket from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander cost?

The cheapest ticket on this route is £34.00. When booked 30 days ahead, the price is typically . If booked 7 days in advance, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 2 months in advance of the departure date.

How long does it take to get from Barcelona Sant Andreu Arenal to Santander?

The quickest journey is 9 hours and 37 minutes.