How to travel from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela is around 61km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 28min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Santiago de CompostelaA Coruña if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration28min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago de Compostela - Estación Intermodal.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

MonBus

+ 2 others
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Tele-Taxi Coruña

+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance75km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €9 ($9).

The distance between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela is around 61km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 56km (35 miles)

It takes around 28min to get from A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes around 28min and will set you back approx €9 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 28min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 28min.

Renfe run train services between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart hourly and will take around 28min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1hr.

MonBus, Rede Expressos and FlixBus run regular bus services between A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run hourly and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the train to Santiago De Compostela. instead which will take 28min.

The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 28min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela

Compare travel optionsbetween A Coruña and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
28min
€9($9)
hourly61km (38 miles)
Bus
1hr
€8($8)
hourly73km (45 miles)
Taxi
48min
€100($100)
on demand75km (47 miles)
Drive
48min
€14($14)
on demand75km (47 miles)

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Santiago de Compostela