How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ÁvilaSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Zamora then Medina Del Campo and then to Avila.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Bus

Take the bus to Salamanca and then to Ávila Calle David Herrero.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Ávila.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance526km (327 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Ávila by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zamora and Medina Del Campo. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 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 Ávila. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salamanca. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

ALSA and Avanza Grupo run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Ávila. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ávila is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Ávila. Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) and Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) 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 Ávila. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Ávila

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Ávila
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 35m
€140($140)
every 2 hours639km (397 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€105($105)
every 2 hours715km (444 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, plane4h 15m
€120($120)
every 2 hours707km (439 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€48($48)
once daily508km (315 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€50($50)
every 20 mins549km (341 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand526km (327 miles)

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Airports near Ávila

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Ávila
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
297km (184 miles) from Ávila
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
316km (196 miles) from Ávila