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How to get fromBilbao to Santiago de Compostelaby plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport

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    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane BIO - SCQ
    3h 9m
    €58–235

  2. Rideshare

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    1. Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostelarideshare rideshare 559 km
    6h 36m
    €28–35

  3. Train via Madrid (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Ave
    8h 24m
    €132–244

  4. Bus via Santander

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus bus ALSA - Irun-Stder / ...
    2. Take the bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h
    €54–97

  5. Fly to A Coruña Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane BIO - LCG
    2. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    6h 23m
    €95–272

  6. Fly to Vigo, train

    1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Vigo (VGO)plane plane BIO - VGO
    2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    6h 54m
    €106–290

  7. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Bilbao-Abando to Miranda De Ebrotrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the train from Miranda De Ebro to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Alv
    10h 5m
    €93–150

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus bus Alsa / ...
    10h 45m
    €55–85

  9. Bus via Ourense

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Estación Intermodal to Ourense - Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ourense Estación de Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    12h 35m
    €56–85

  10. Drive 559.7 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostelacar car 559.7 km
    5h 54m
    €89–128

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by train (Renfe)

Calendar26Weekly Trains
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bilbao-Abando to Santiago De Compostela via Madrid Chamartín in around 8h 24m.

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