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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£105
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
16
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona will cost around £105 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
Of the 16 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Barcelona every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 897 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Omio 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 prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 897 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£62 Average Price Cheapest | £203 Average Price | £92 Average Price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 00625 | On time 07:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 12h56 | 20:39 Barcelona Sants | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 897 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 897 km |
Average train duration 8h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 05:45 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona trainsRenfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona train
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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona
Parking
Dining
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Hotel
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Information Desk
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LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- 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
- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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