The distance between Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela is around 1,046km (650 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santiago de Compostela → Cartagena if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Corvera (RMU) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).
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Take the train to Orihuela then Madrid-Chamartin and then to Santiago De Compostela.
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Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Santiago De Compostela.
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Drive to Santiago de Compostela.
There are several options for getting from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela is around 1,046km (650 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 866km (538 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Orihuela and Madrid-Chamartin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cartagena 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 13h 10m.
ALSA, Bilman and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 13h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela. Flights depart from Corvera (RMU) and arrive at Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) - via London Stansted (STN). The flight takes around 4h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela. There is however a flight that goes via London Stansted (STN). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela typically takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Corvera (RMU) 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 Cartagena and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 1,046km (650 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cartagena to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €275($275) | every 30 mins | 2,808km (1,745 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6hrs | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 25m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Train via Villena | 8h 50m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,206km (749 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 10m | €105($105) | every 20 mins | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Bus via Santander Bus Station | 22h 10m | €90($90) | once daily | 1,569km (975 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | €190($190) | on demand | 1,046km (650 miles) |
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The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.