Private car transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

Even without sightseeing stops, the drive carries you door-to-door as directly as possible with a friendly English-speaking driver who can offer some locally-informed guidance along the way. This is definitely the most comfortable way to tackle traveling this distance.

Barcelona’s appeal is incredibly diverse, the city is the centerpiece of Catalan culture in its cuisine and touchstones of the local traditions. The old town brings you back in time with 14th to 16th-century-style narrow streets, in remarkable contrast to the modern neighborhoods brimming with color.

There are also a range of museums and art galleries for those seeking insight into Spain’s creative history, including the Picasso Museum and the National Art Museum of Catalonia. For the fashionably minded, Barcelona is a globally renowned center for fashion trends and clothing design, and strolling around the various districts of the city will reveal an amalgamation of shops displaying trend-setting items right alongside traditional Spanish designs.

The cuisine of Barcelona matches this essence, offering a combination of traditional Catalan dishes and inventive recipes showcasing the latest innovations of the region.

Whether you are seeking leisurely days spent by the seafront or vivacious nightlife in some of Spain’s most famous bars and clubs, this lively city will leave you in awe.

Take advantage of stops

If you’d like to break up the 10.5-hour transportation time, sightseeing en route is a great way to do this. It will allow you to visit parts of Spain you'd miss by flying. You have multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites to choose from to turn this road trip into an unforgettable tour!

A much more popular and sensible route is to go via Madrid and transfer there at Estación de Atocha Cercanías to a second train that will deliver you to Barcelona. This route may not save you much money, as tickets range from $72-161, but it does take about half the time at 6.5 hours.

Flight from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

As with trains, there are a few options for flying between Santiago and Barcelona. There are direct flights, which take only about 4 hours but can cost as much as $250 one way. Other flights require you to first take a train to the airport in Vigo before catching your flight to Barcelona. Again, this route is faster at just over 5 hours, but it will cost between $50-240.

This doesn't include the extra time getting to and from the airport, or the 2 hours for check-in and security. After factoring these in, it's more like 7-8 hours of total travel time.

Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

There is a bus route between Santiago and Barcelona that takes just over 16 hours and will cost between $100 and $150. This route is neither cheap nor the best in terms of speed, as you can cover the same distance by train or private transfer in much less time without spending significantly more.

Private car transfer from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

A private car transfer is a little slower than flying at 10.5 hours but infinitely more comfortable and convenient. You get the most control over your itinerary and will ride door-to-door service with an English-speaking driver. No need to figure out how to get to a station or airport, or spend time waiting around. You’ll be picked up at your accommodation in Santiago de Compostela and dropped off at your accommodation in Barcelona.

Riding with Daytrip has two huge benefits. First, since it's a private car, you can sleep comfortably on the way if you need a nap. Second, you can stop for sightseeing to stretch your legs and experience some of the best sites in Spain. And we mean the best---5 of the 6 curated stops are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the 6th is on the tentative list!

Park Güell

The incredible Park Güell is another of Barcelona's UNESCO-listed Antoni Gaudi creations. The park’s maze of colorful buildings, sculptures, and intricate mosaics has some of the most iconic in Barcelona and offers a magical day out for the whole family.

Parc de la Ciutadella

This park is a sparkling oasis in the bustling city, just 10 minutes from the Gothic Quarter. With lush greenery and pristine reflection ponds, as well as a zoo, statutory, and series of museums, the Parc de la Ciutadella is a must-see for visitors to Barcelona. (Entry also happens to be free!)

Picasso Museum

While in Barcelona, visiting the Picasso Museum will allow you to explore over 900 pieces of his work from the earliest sketches through to the cubist paintings that have become so recognizable today. While Picasso’s birthplace was in Malaga, Barcelona holds the most significant collection of his work.

Casa Batlló

As with the other exuberant examples of Gaudi’s work, this unique residential building features an elaborate facade with marine motifs and a playful palette of blues, purples, pinks, and greens. Many consider this to be Gaudi’s masterpiece, and it certainly fits in with the vibrancy of Barcelona as a whole.