How much does a train ticket cost from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

The cheapest train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £76. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

The average train journey time from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is 12h 56m, covering a distance of 556 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 56m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

The earliest train from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona departs at 08:43. And the latest train departs at 08:43.

Train Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona from £23

Next train departures

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	CheapestFastest
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	No tags
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	Cheapest
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	Cheapest
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	Fastest
Train	08:43	Santiago De Compostela	12h 56m	21:39	Barcelona-Sants	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 17:49 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

11h 50mAverage duration

558 milesDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£92 - £93	Average duration16h 10m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£29 - £100	Average duration12h 56m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£44 - £99	Average duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Renfe

4/5918 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.1

Based on 918 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £29

ES train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The cheapest train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona start from £29. The average price for this train route is around £76. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The average train journey time from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is 12h 56m, covering a distance of 556 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 56m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The earliest train from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona departs at 08:43. And the latest train departs at 08:43.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

£66

26/11

£58

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28/11

£80

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02/12

£66

The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £58

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 £58 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 £66, which is on 2025-12-02.