How to get from Santander to Barcelona
- 541 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with ALSA
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Santander to Barcelona: bus, train. The two cities are about 541 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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541 km
Santander to Barcelona: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Santander → Vitoria AirportbusRegional connection·2h 57m
- 2Vitoria Airport → LogroñobusRegional connection·1h 42m
- 3Logroño → Barcelonatrain
Renfe·4h 16m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Santander to Barcelona
ALSA runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:00 and the last at 22:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 3 | 11:00 | 22:45 |
All departures
- 11:00
- 16:00
- 22:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeLogroño-BarcelonaBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santander to Barcelona works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Santander to Álava, about 2h 57m. Transfer in Álava and continue by Regional connection bus on to Logroño (1h 42m). Transfer in Logroño and continue by Renfe train on to Barcelona (4h 16m). In total it's roughly €70 over 9h 35m, 2 transfers.
Santander to Barcelona: common questions
When is the first bus from Santander to Barcelona?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 11:00 and the last at 22:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Santander to Barcelona?
3 a day with ALSA, between 11:00 and 22:45.
Is there a train from Santander to Barcelona?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Barcelona from Santander?
About 541 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Santander to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Renfe.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to Barcelona?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Regional connection, Renfe
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026