How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz is around 823km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz 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 CádizSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

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

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cadiz.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Drive

Drive to Cádiz.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,004km (624 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 9h 5m. 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 €225 ($225).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz is around 823km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin and Atocha. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Renfe run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 5m, 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 Cádiz. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 16h 55m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 55m 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 Cádiz. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Jerez (XRY) then take the train to Cadiz. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Cádiz is Jerez Airport (XRY) (XRY) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Cádiz. San Pablo Airport (SVQ) (SVQ) 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 Cádiz. The distance is around 1,004km (624 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Cádiz

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Cádiz
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 35m
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,026km (637 miles)
Fly to Sevilla (SVQ), Train3h 55m
€190($190)
hourly823km (512 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€305($305)
every 4 hours1,101km (684 miles)
Train to La Coruna-San Cristobal, plane4hrs
€155($155)
every 4 hours917km (570 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, plane4h 25m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,093km (679 miles)
Train
9h 5m
€95($95)
every 20 mins1,199km (745 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
€110($110)
once daily1,131km (703 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€120($120)
on demand1,004km (624 miles)

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Airports near Cádiz

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

XRY
Jerez Airport (XRY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Cádiz
SVQ
San Pablo Airport (SVQ)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Cádiz
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Cádiz