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How to get fromBarcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedralby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe)

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There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, car, train, or train (Renfe)

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  1. Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport

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    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane BCN - SCQ
    4h 7m
    €38–227

  2. Train via Madrid

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Ave
    7h 21m
    €127–312

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus bus Alsa
    15h 14m
    €95–140

  4. Drive 1,063.7 km

    1. Drive from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedralcar car 1,063.7 km
    10h 54m
    €167–241

  5. Fly to A Coruña Airport, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane BCN - LCG
    2. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    5h 2m
    €45–224

  6. Fly to Vigo, train

    1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vigo (VGO)plane plane BCN - VGO
    2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    5h 42m
    €71–222

  7. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Alv
    12h 57m
    €160–250

  8. Bus via Pontevedra

    1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Pontevedrabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pontevedra Estación de Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    18h 9m
    €86–142

Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by train and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 912.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain?

Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Santiago De Compostela in around 7h 21m.

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