How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia is around 791km (492 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Valencia (VLC).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Puebla De Sanabria then Madrid and then to Valencia.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Valencia.

  • Duration9h 5m
  • Distance956km (594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €80 ($80) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia is around 791km (492 miles).

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Valencia by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is to fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €80 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia. 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 6h 35m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Valencia. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Puebla De Sanabria and Madrid. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

ALSA, Avanza Grupo, Autocares Lázara and Bilman Bus run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santiago de Compostela and Valencia. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and arrive at Valencia (VLC). The flight takes around 1h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.

Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and and arrive into Valencia (VLC). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.

The flight from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and and arrive into Valencia (VLC).

The closest major airport to Valencia is Valencia Airport (VLC) (VLC) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Valencia. Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT) (CDT) and Alicante Airport (ALC) (ALC) 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 Valencia. The distance is around 956km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Valencia

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 20m
€155($155)
every 15 mins791km (492 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€95($95)
every 20 mins966km (600 miles)
Train via Madrid-Chamartin12h 50m
€80($80)
once daily980km (609 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 25m
€115($115)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Bus via Tudela18h 15m
€115($115)
twice a week1,222km (759 miles)
Drive
9h 5m
€115($115)
on demand956km (594 miles)

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Airports near Valencia

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

VLC
Valencia Airport (VLC)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Valencia
CDT
Castellon-Costa Azahar Airport (CDT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Valencia
ALC
Alicante Airport (ALC)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Valencia