The distance between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela by 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 → San Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santiago De Compostela.
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Take the bus to Santiago de Compostela.
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Drive to Santiago de Compostela.
There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).
The distance between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 535km (332 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela is to drive which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Segovia Guiomar. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.
Renfe run train services between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 35m, 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 San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10hrs.
FlixBus and MonBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run once daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santiago De Compostela. instead which will take 7h 35m.
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 San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 678km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 35m | €70($70) | once daily | 980km (609 miles) |
Train via Vitoria/Gasteiz | 9h 30m | €64($64) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 748km (465 miles) |
Bus via Ourense | 12h 35m | €65($65) | once a week | 909km (565 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €80($80) | on demand | 678km (421 miles) |
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The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.