How to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela by price and travel time.
- 888 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 13h 14m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
13h 14m
1 transfer
Train
€78
Cheapest
16h 04m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€67
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 04m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 888 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €21, on Mon, Oct 19.
888 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Oct 20 | 15h 17mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €46Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 13h 14m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €67Reading date not recorded | 16h 04m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Oct 2015h 17m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€46Omio catalogue, Oct 2013h 14m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€67Reading date not recorded16h 04m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona → A CoruñabusALSA·15h 10m
- 2A Coruña → Santiago de Compostelatrain
Renfe·29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeA Coruña-Santiago de Compostela, Barcelona-Ourense, Ourense-Santiago de Compostela, Seville-Madrid, Madrid-Santiago de CompostelaBook →
RyanairBarcelona El Prat-Seville AirportSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela works
Start with a ALSA bus from Barcelona to A Coruña, about 15h 10m. Transfer in A Coruña and continue by Renfe train on to Santiago de Compostela (29 min). In total it's roughly €67 over 16h 4m, 1 transfer.
Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
The most useful route takes about 16h 04m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Santiago de Compostela from Barcelona?
About 888 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €70. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe, Ryanair.
Can you get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026