How to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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.

7 routes found

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 CompostelaTarragona if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 then fly from Barcelona (BCN) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lleida and then to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,009km (627 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tarragona and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
3h 35m
€150($150)
hourly988km (614 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,052km (654 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 45m
€110($110)
every 4 hours1,052km (654 miles)
Bus to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, plane and train4hrs
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,084km (673 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 40m
€105($105)
twice a week1,142km (709 miles)
Bus via Diagonal - Francesc Macià18h 25m
€135($135)
every 20 mins1,361km (846 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€120($120)
on demand1,009km (627 miles)

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Airports near Santiago de Compostela

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

SCQ
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
LCG
A Coruna Airport (LCG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
49km (30 miles) from Santiago de Compostela
OVD
Ranon Airport (OVD)
International Airport
Distance
217km (135 miles) from Santiago de Compostela