How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa is around 971km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Zaragoza and then to Tortosa.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Tortosa.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance971km (603 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa is around 971km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 785km (488 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zaragoza. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

ALSA, HIFE S.A. and Autocares Lázara run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa. Buses run once daily and take around 15h 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 Tortosa. We recommend that you fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Barcelona (BCN) then take the bus to Tortosa. instead which will take 4h 20m.

The closest major airport to Tortosa is Reus Airport (REU) (REU) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Tortosa. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) (BCN) 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 Tortosa. The distance is around 971km (603 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa

Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Tortosa

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Tortosa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 20m
€155($155)
every 2 hours1,083km (673 miles)
Plane and Train5hrs
€175($175)
4 times a day992km (616 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,140km (708 miles)
Train to Vigo Urzaiz, plane and bus5hrs
€110($110)
every 4 hours1,179km (733 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 55m
€125($125)
once daily1,156km (718 miles)
Bus via Lleida17h 50m
€105($105)
twice a week1,193km (741 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€115($115)
on demand971km (603 miles)

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Airports near Tortosa

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

REU
Reus Airport (REU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Tortosa
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Tortosa
BCN
Josep Tarradellas Airport Barcelona-El Prat (BCN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (88 miles) from Tortosa