The distance between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela is around 988km (614 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Santiago de Compostela → Tarragona if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).
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Take the bus to Lleida and then to Santiago de Compostela.
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Drive to Santiago de Compostela.
There are several options for getting from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela is around 988km (614 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 833km (517 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lleida. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 14h 40m.
HIFE S.A., Autocares Lázara, Empresa Plana and ALSA run regular bus services between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run twice a week and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Santiago de Compostela is Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) (SCQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela. A Coruna Airport (LCG) (LCG) and Ranon Airport (OVD) (OVD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 1,009km (627 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 35m | €150($150) | hourly | 988km (614 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 55m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,052km (654 miles) |
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train | 4hrs | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,084km (673 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 40m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,142km (709 miles) |
Bus via Diagonal - Francesc Macià | 18h 25m | €135($135) | every 20 mins | 1,361km (846 miles) |
Drive | 9h 45m | €120($120) | on demand | 1,009km (627 miles) |
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Autocares Lázara
The following major airports near Santiago de Compostela offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.