How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid, Spain

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

8 routes found

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

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Fly

Fly from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) to Valladolid (VLL).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Valladolid.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lalín (Bus Station) and then to Valladolid.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Valladolid.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid

There are several options for getting from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Segovia Guiomar. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Valladolid. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 30m.

MonBus, Autocares Lázara and ALSA run regular bus services between Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and arrive at Valladolid (VLL) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) and and arrive into Valladolid (VLL).

The closest major airport to Valladolid is Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) (MAD) which is approximately 162km (101 miles) from Valladolid. Santander Airport (SDR) (SDR) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) 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 Valladolid. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €54 ($54).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santiago de Compostela and Valladolid

Transport options from Santiago de Compostela to Valladolid
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
€175($175)
hourly1,715km (1,066 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
€145($145)
every 4 hours688km (427 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€130($130)
every 4 hours755km (469 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
€54($54)
5 times a week611km (379 miles)
Train via Puebla De Sanabria Llegada5h 30m
€48($48)
once daily523km (325 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 45m
€71($71)
twice a week460km (286 miles)
Bus to Valladolid8h 30m
€55($55)
6 times a week551km (342 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€53($53)
on demand446km (277 miles)

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Airports near Valladolid

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

MAD
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Valladolid
SDR
Santander Airport (SDR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
210km (131 miles) from Valladolid
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Valladolid