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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €84.
Distance: 897 km
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€67 Average price Cheapest | €220 Average price | €99 Average price |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 2m Average total duration 15h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Travel to Barcelona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona.
There are 3 options to travel to Barcelona from Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Barcelona from Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train, which costs on average €11.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona:
A train is €80 less than a coach with an average ticket price of €91 from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona.
A train is €30 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona costing on average €41.
The quickest way to travel to Barcelona from Santiago de Compostela is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 16 h 10 min.
Train takes 12 h 52 min on average.
The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is approximately 897 km.
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 1 train per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona:
- Most travellers board their coach from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
- Most travellers take a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Most travellers catch their train from Santiago De Compostela and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
The following travel companies offer services from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona:
- Alsa or Alsa Supra can take you to Barcelona by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for Alsa from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona for €91.
- Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa or Iberia Express can take you to Barcelona by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Vueling Airlines from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona for €41.
- Renfe ALVIA, AVE or Renfe Viajeros can take you to Barcelona by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Renfe ALVIA from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona for €11.
Yes, there are direct routes from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct coaches a day to Barcelona with Alsa.
- You can check for a direct flight to Barcelona with Vueling Airlines with 3 direct flights per day.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Barcelona with Renfe Viajeros.
Direct services to Barcelona tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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