How to travel from Girona to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between Girona and Santiago de Compostela is around 1,009km (627 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Girona to Santiago de Compostela by train, plane, 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 CompostelaGirona if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Barcelona-Sants then Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lleida and then to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration17h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration11h 5m
  • Distance1,151km (715 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Girona and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from Girona to Santiago de Compostela by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Girona and Santiago de Compostela is around 1,009km (627 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 937km (583 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Girona and Santiago de Compostela by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Girona to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Girona and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Girona and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Girona to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Renfe, Renfe AVE and Renfe SNCF run train services between Girona and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Girona and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 17h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Girona to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lleida. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 17h 15m.

Transports Elèctrics Interurbans S.A., Sagales, Autocares Lázara, ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Girona and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Girona to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Girona and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 1,151km (715 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Girona to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Girona and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from Girona to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a day1,009km (627 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane3h 35m
€100($100)
5 times a day1,072km (666 miles)
Train to Barcelona-Sants, plane3h 50m
€100($100)
5 times a day1,104km (686 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8hrs
€140($140)
5 times a day1,281km (796 miles)
Train via Barcelona-Sants13h 20m
€105($105)
once daily1,376km (855 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
17h 15m
€120($120)
twice a week1,278km (794 miles)
Bus via Barcelona18h 35m
€140($140)
once daily1,366km (849 miles)
Drive
11h 5m
€135($135)
on demand1,151km (715 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