How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

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Compare bus, train, 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 5h 32m. 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 €62.

Distance: 897 km

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€79

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€195

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€105

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7h 35m

Average total duration

7h 5m

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8h 32m

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13h 55m

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2.7 - 5.4kg

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0.9 - 2.2kg

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from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe ALVIA00625
08:43AM12h57
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
09:40PMBarcelona Sants
581One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA00625
08:43AM12h57
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
09:40PMBarcelona Sants
581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Vueling AirlinesVY1677
02:15PM1h35
Santiago de Compostela Airport
03:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
3291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Renfe AVLO04494+iryo06013
10:49AM11h57
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
10:46PMBarcelona Sants
1391One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVLO04494+iryo06181
10:49AM10h46
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
09:35PMBarcelona Sants
1491One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVLO04494+iryo06151
10:49AM8h05
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
06:54PMBarcelona Sants
1711One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
03:00PM16h10
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
07:10AMBarcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants
1191One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
03:00PM16h25
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
07:25AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
1191One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1685
06:55PM1h35
Santiago de Compostela Airport
08:30PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
3291One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesIB5157
02:15PM1h35
Santiago de Compostela Airport
03:50PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
4671One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesIB5855
06:55PM1h35
Santiago de Compostela Airport
08:30PMBarcelona El Prat Airport
4671One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is a train with an average price of €19.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona:

A train is €43 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona costing on average €62.

A train is €46 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona costing on average €65.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 58m.

Bus takes on average 16h 25m.

The Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona distance is approximately 897 km.
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona:
  • Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Europa, Iberia Express to go to Barcelona by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, iryo, Renfe Viajeros to go to Barcelona by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, Infobus to go to Barcelona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Paris, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Barcelona and these popular destinations at a great price.
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