How to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela, Spain

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de CompostelaVitoria-Gasteiz if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Segovia Guiomar and then to Santiago De Compostela.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki and then to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Santiago de Compostela.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance594km (369 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela

There are several options for getting from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 55m.

Renfe run train services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 30m.

Autobuses La Union, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela. We recommend that you take the bus to Bilbao/Bilbo-Termibus/Geltoki then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Santiago de Compostela (SCQ). instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela. The distance is around 594km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Transport options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 5m
€130($130)
hourly541km (336 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€62($62)
once daily852km (529 miles)
Train to Santiago De Compostela7h 55m
€50($50)
once daily698km (433 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 20m
€41($41)
once daily712km (442 miles)
Bus to Santiago De Compostela10h 30m
€75($75)
once daily796km (494 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€110($110)
on demand594km (369 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