How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres 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 CaceresSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Badajoz (BJZ) then take the bus to Cáceres.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Bus

Take the bus to Caceres.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Cáceres.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €385 ($385).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Caceres by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €385 ($385).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Caceres. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 45m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Caceres. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m 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 Caceres. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Badajoz (BJZ) then take the bus to Cáceres. instead which will take 5h 15m.

The closest major airport to Caceres is San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) which is approximately 232km (144 miles) from Caceres. Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) and Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) 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 Caceres. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €74 ($74).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Caceres

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Caceres
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 15m
€385($385)
every 4 hours1,804km (1,121 miles)
Plane and Train5h 45m
€155($155)
twice daily850km (528 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
€160($160)
twice daily925km (575 miles)
Fly to Sevilla (SVQ), Train6h 35m
€200($200)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Train
8h 15m
€74($74)
twice daily909km (565 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€75($75)
once daily738km (458 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€74($74)
on demand628km (390 miles)

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Airports near Caceres

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

SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Caceres
MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
264km (164 miles) from Caceres
XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
304km (189 miles) from Caceres