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

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There are 9 ways to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral 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 28m
    €58–235

  2. Rideshare

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    1. Take the rideshare from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostelarideshare rideshare 559 km
    6h 40m
    €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 39m
    €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 20m
    €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 38m
    €95–262

  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
    7h 8m
    €106–280

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus bus ALSA - Bi-Stgo / ...
    10h 4m
    €55–85

  8. 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 19m
    €93–150

  9. Drive 559.7 km

    1. Drive from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela Cathedralcar car 559.7 km
    5h 54m
    €88–127

Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by train and foot (Renfe)

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 482.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, 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 Cathedral via Madrid Chamartín and Santiago De Compostela in around 8h 39m.

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