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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cantabria to Barcelona

Composite routes from Cantabria to Barcelona

Cheapest
7 h 28 min
Car
746 km.
from $41
Other
7 h
550 km.
from $128.78
6 h 45 min
Bus, Train
550 km.
from $72.98
4 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
550 km.
from $56.63
6 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
550 km.
from $86.68
5 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
550 km.
from $82.72
9 h 28 min
Bus, Train
550 km.
from $79.22
12 h 40 min
550 km.
from $64.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$126.58
Plane from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$265.81
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$240.50

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Parayas Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$126.58
Plane from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$265.81
Plane from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$240.50

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.85–$278.47

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santander to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$59.49
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$82.28
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$41.77
Train from Bilbao-Abando to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

iryo

Phone:
+34 910 150 000
Email:
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website:
iryo.eu/es/home
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$94.93
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$58.23

Ouigo

Phone:
+34 910 780 990
Website:
ouigo.com/es
Train from Madrid-Puerta De Atocha to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26
Bus from Santander E.A. to Estación
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$58.23
Bus from Torrelavega to Oviedo
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$25.32
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$15.19

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

MonBus

Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Email:
info@monbus.es
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from Pamplona to Barcelona,
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Alava Bus

Phone:
+34 945 18 20 60
Email:
alavabus@araba.eus
Website:
alavabus.eus/es/inicio
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Pamplona
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19

International Regular Bus Castro

Phone:
0034942867026
Email:
belengarcia@castrobilbao.es
Website:
irb-grupo.com/es/
Bus from Castro Urdiales - La Ronda to Bilbao
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.67

Other operators

BlaBlaCar.es

Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Santander to Barcelone
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cantabria to Barcelona?

The cheapest way to get from Cantabria to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs $44.54 and takes 8h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cantabria to Barcelona?

The fastest way to get from Cantabria to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Cantabria and Barcelona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cantabria and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Cantabria to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta De Atocha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Cantabria to Barcelona?

The distance between Cantabria and Barcelona is 562 km. The road distance is 709.2 km.

How do I travel from Cantabria to Barcelona without a car?

The best way to get from Cantabria to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Cantabria to Barcelona?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Cantabria to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cantabria to Barcelona bus from?

Cantabria to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where do I catch the Cantabria to Barcelona train from?

Cantabria to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train, bus or fly from Cantabria to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Cantabria to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $21.74 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $141.30 and takes 7h, you could also bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Cantabria to Barcelona bus arrive?

Cantabria to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.

What is the time difference between Cantabria and Barcelona?

It is currently 12:39 at both, Cantabria and Barcelona.

Where does the Cantabria to Barcelona train arrive?

Cantabria to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.

Can I drive from Cantabria to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Cantabria to Barcelona is 709 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Cantabria to Barcelona.

How do I get a train ticket from Cantabria to Barcelona?

Book your Cantabria to Barcelona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cantabria to Barcelona?

Book your Cantabria to Barcelona bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5027+ hotels available in Barcelona. Prices start at $45.38 per night.

Can I share a ride from Cantabria to Barcelona?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cantabria and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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