How to travel from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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.

5 routes found

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 CompostelaSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Bus

Take the bus to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance678km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Santiago de Compostela

Transport options from San Sebastián to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€70($70)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Train via Vitoria/Gasteiz9h 30m
€64($64)
once daily826km (513 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10hrs
€40($40)
every 20 mins748km (465 miles)
Bus via Ourense12h 35m
€65($65)
once a week909km (565 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€80($80)
on demand678km (421 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