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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Barcelona
    Destination location: Barcelona-Sants
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona.

Average Price$109 - $141Average Duration16h 25m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$35 - $148Average Duration12h 56m
22kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Carpool
Average Price$63 - $119Average Duration11h 20m
38kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
11h 20mAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$64
Average train trip duration12h 56m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure8:43am
Distance556 miles (896 km)

Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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04/25
$50
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $97 for a train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2025-04-29.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Barcelona, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

What's the cheapest way to go from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $64 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $35. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Barcelona, choose the train, as it will take you from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona in about 11h 20m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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Train from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela

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