How to travel from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela is around 858km (533 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Castellón de la Plana 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 CompostelaCastellón de la Plana if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas T4 and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Distance1,019km (633 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela is around 858km (533 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 778km (484 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valencia Joaquin Sorolla, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartín. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aeropuerto Madrid-Barajas T4. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Avanza Grupo, ALSA, HIFE S.A. and Autocares Lázara run regular bus services between Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela. Flights depart from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) and arrive at Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Castellon de la Plana (CDT) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Castellón de la Plana 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 Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela

Compare travel optionsbetween Castellón de la Plana and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from Castellón de la Plana to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€155($155)
hourly858km (533 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€175($175)
every 2 hours935km (581 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
€95($95)
4 times a day1,039km (646 miles)
Train via Palencia11hrs
€85($85)
once daily1,187km (738 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 20m
€120($120)
twice daily1,126km (699 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza18hrs
€125($125)
twice a week1,253km (778 miles)
Drive
9h 50m
€185($185)
on demand1,019km (633 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