How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Almería, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Almería is around 927km (576 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

8 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Almeria.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lugo then Madrid Estacion Sur and then to Almeria.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance1,139km (708 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Almería

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Almería by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Almería is around 927km (576 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Santiago de Compostela and Almería by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Almería is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Almería. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Almería. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Santiago de Compostela and Almería. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lugo and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

MonBus, ALSA, Avanza Grupo and BusbamSL run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Almería. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santiago de Compostela and Almería. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and arrive at Almeria (LEI) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Santiago de Compostela to Almería. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Santiago de Compostela to Almería typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and and arrive into Almeria (LEI).

The closest major airport to Almería is Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Almería. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 Santiago de Compostela and Almería. The distance is around 1,139km (708 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Almería is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Almería

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€305($305)
on demand927km (576 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€210($210)
hourly1,003km (623 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, Fly3h 50m
€210($210)
every 2 hours995km (618 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 50m
€80($80)
once daily1,129km (702 miles)
Train via Ourense10h 15m
€86($86)
once daily1,130km (702 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 50m
€105($105)
once daily1,160km (721 miles)
Bus via Ourense15h 25m
€95($95)
twice daily1,163km (722 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
€210($210)
on demand1,139km (708 miles)

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Airports near Almería

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

LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Almería
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Almería
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Almería