Rome2Rio

How to get fromSantiago de Compostela to Ratesby train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or towncar

Find Transport to Rates

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 5 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Rates by train (Renfe), train, bus, car, or towncar

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Redondela De Galiciatrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Ninetrain train Ic
    4h 21m
    €40–55

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Viana do Castelobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo to Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzimbus bus 120
    6h 10m
    €16–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo Urzaiztrain train 9223 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Vigo to Portobus bus FlixBus 1082 / ...
    5h 55m
    €57–106

  4. Drive  194.4 km

    1. Drive from Santiago de Compostela to Ratescar car 194.4 km
    2h 18m
    €36–51

  5. Towncar

    1. Take a town car from Santiago de Compostela to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar towncar 225.9 km
    5h 48m
    €311–314

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Santiago de Compostela to Rates.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Rates via Redondela De Galicia and Nine in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santiago de Compostela - Bus Station to Cateosa via Viana do Castelo, Terminal Rodoviário de Viana do Castelo, and Estação Rodoviária da Póvoa de Varzim in around 6h 10m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Portugal

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There