How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara 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 GuadalajaraSantiago de Compostela if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Guadalajara.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Guadalajara.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance653km (406 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 554km (344 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Renfe and Renfe Cercanias run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4hrs, 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 Guadalajara. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lugo and Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

MonBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 8h 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 Guadalajara. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Madrid (MAD) then take the bus to Guadalajara. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Guadalajara is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara. Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) (ZAZ) and Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) 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 Guadalajara. The distance is around 653km (406 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €49 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Guadalajara

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Guadalajara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
2h 50m
€130($130)
every 2 hours587km (365 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 15m
€100($100)
every 2 hours663km (412 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, plane and bus3h 30m
€115($115)
every 2 hours656km (407 miles)
Train
4hrs
€49($49)
every 20 mins623km (387 miles)
Bus
8h 45m
€63($63)
every 3 hours688km (427 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€120($120)
on demand653km (406 miles)

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Airports near Guadalajara

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
94km (58 miles) from Guadalajara
ZAZ
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Guadalajara
VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Guadalajara