The distance between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela is around 867km (539 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela by plane, train, bus 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 Compostela → Alicante if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Alicante (ALC) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).
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Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santiago De Compostela.
Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Santiago De Compostela.
Drive to Santiago de Compostela.
There are several options for getting from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela is around 867km (539 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 845km (525 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Alicante and Santiago de Compostela by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
ALSA run regular bus services between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and arrive at Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Ryanair, Iberia and Vueling Airlines fly between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and and arrive into Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.
The flight from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Alicante (ALC) and and arrive into Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alicante and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 1,019km (633 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 35m | €175($175) | every 30 mins | 867km (539 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 5m | €210($210) | every 4 hours | 935km (581 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €170($170) | 5 times a day | 970km (603 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 1,066km (663 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | €115($115) | every 20 mins | 1,115km (693 miles) |
Drive | 9h 50m | €120($120) | on demand | 1,019km (633 miles) |
The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.