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How to get fromRates to Santiago de Compostelaby train (Renfe), bus, train, car, or towncar

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There are 6 ways to get from Rates to Santiago de Compostela by train (Renfe), bus, train, car, or towncar

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Nine to Redondela De Galiciatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Re
    4h 11m
    €45–65

  2. Bus via Tui

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim to Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Valençabus bus 10 | Lisboa / ...
    2. Take the bus from Centro Coordenador de Transportes de Valença to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus bus
    6h 2m
    €15–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vila do Conde - Bus stop to Vigo - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train 9172 / ...
    5h 35m
    €24–51

  4. Drive 196.9 km

    1. Drive from Rates to Santiago de Compostelacar car 196.9 km
    2h 19m
    €32–46

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro to Santiago de Compostelatowncar towncar 227.2 km
    5h 29m
    €311–313

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vila do Conde - Bus stop to Santiago de Compostela - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    5h 36m
    €21–40

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  • Distance: 222.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rates to Santiago De Compostela via Nine and Redondela De Galicia in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Vila do Conde - Bus stop to Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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