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.
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 Ávila → Santiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to Avila.
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Take the train to Zamora then Medina Del Campo and then to Avila.
Take the bus to Salamanca and then to Ávila Calle David Herrero.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €140($140) | every 2 hours | 639km (397 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4hrs | €105($105) | every 2 hours | 715km (444 miles) |
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, plane | 4h 15m | €120($120) | every 2 hours | 707km (439 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | €48($48) | once daily | 508km (315 miles) |
Bus | 7h 30m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 549km (341 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | €95($95) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
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The following major airports near Ávila offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.