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How to get fromSantiago de Compostela to Basque Countryby plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport

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    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane SCQ - BIO
    3h 5m
    €57–234

  2. Train via Madrid (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartíntrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Burgos Rosa De Limatrain train Alv / ...
    3. Take the train from Burgos Rosa De Lima to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain train Alv / ...
    10h 10m
    €135–281

  3. Bus via Santander

    1. Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Santanderbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h 14m
    €66–120

  4. Drive 657.3 km

    1. Drive from Santiago de Compostela to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car 657.3 km
    6h 50m
    €104–150

  5. Fly Santiago De Compostela Airport to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane SCQ - EAS
    4h 55m
    €96–351

  6. Train to A Coruña Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain train
    2. Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane LCG - EAS
    5h 56m
    €119–388

  7. Train to A Coruña Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport

    1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain train
    2. Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LCG - BIO
    6h 6m
    €90–271

  8. Train (Renfe)

    1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain train Alv
    2. Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain train Re / ...
    10h 46m
    €104–157

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus Alsa
    12h 15m
    €65–140

Santiago de Compostela to Basque Country by train (Renfe)

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Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid Chamartín and Burgos Rosa De Lima in around 10h 10m.

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