How to travel from Santander to A Coruña, Spain

The distance between Santander and A Coruña is around 455km (282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Santander to A Coruña by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to A Coruña/La Coruña.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to La Coruna-San Cristobal.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to A Coruña.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance455km (282 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santander and A Coruña

There are several options for getting from Santander to A Coruña by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Santander and A Coruña is around 455km (282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Santander and A Coruña by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santander to A Coruña is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Santander and A Coruña, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santander and A Coruña. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santander to A Coruña. 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 25m.

Renfe run train services between Santander and A Coruña. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Santander and A Coruña. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santander and A Coruña with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 55m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between Santander and A Coruña. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santander to A Coruña. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) then take the train to La Coruna-San Cristobal. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to A Coruña is A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from A Coruña. Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) 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 Santander and A Coruña. The distance is around 455km (282 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santander to A Coruña is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santander and A Coruña

Transport options from Santander to A Coruña
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 10m
€210($210)
hourly646km (401 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 55m
€50($50)
twice daily559km (347 miles)
Bus to A Coruña/La Coruña9h 15m
€55($55)
once daily570km (354 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€68($68)
once daily938km (583 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
€84($84)
on demand455km (282 miles)

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Airports near A Coruña

The following major airports near A Coruña offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from A Coruña
SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from A Coruña
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from A Coruña