The cheapest and fastest coaches from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
16 h 25 m
Average duration
20 h 18 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
897 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £85.
Of the 3 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Barcelona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 897 km distance in an average of 20 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
14:0016h25Santiago de Compostela6:25Barcelona£851One-way0 changes
13:0016h25Santiago de Compostela5:25Barcelona£981One-way0 changes
10:2528h05Santiago de Compostela14:30Barcelona£1561One-way0 changes
14:0016h25Santiago de Compostela6:25Barcelona£851One-way0 changes
13:0016h25Santiago de Compostela5:25Barcelona£981One-way0 changes
10:2528h05Santiago de Compostela14:30Barcelona£1561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, 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 £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach 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 £29, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 897 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£95 Average Price | £67 Average Price Cheapest | £217 Average Price |
14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration Fastest 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona coaches for today, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal · Normal | 19:10 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 20h00 | 15:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 19:10 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 19h40 | 14:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 20:15 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 18h55 | 15:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 20:15 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 18h35 | 14:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 17h45 | 14:50 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants | 1 change | |
Normal · Normal | 21:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 18h05 | 15:10 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord | 1 change | |
| Thursday 4 June | |||||
![]() | 10:25 Santiago de Compostela | 28h05 | 14:30 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:00 Santiago de Compostela | 16h25 | 5:25 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Santiago de Compostela | 16h25 | 6:25 Barcelona | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 13h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 897 km distance in 15h 25m.
Distance 897 km |
Average bus duration 13h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 15h 25m |
First bus 2:20 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, MonBus from Santiago de Compostela to BarcelonaYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Monbus, FlixBus, Alsa Supra, MonBus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Monbus
- Monbus works to eliminate barriers for people with functional diversity and offers a service for passengers with their own wheelchair, which must be requested 24 hours in advance via email.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Monbus
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's recommended to check the policies during the booking process or the company's terms and conditions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Monbus
- One piece of hand luggage and one checked bag are included.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Monbus
- Additional or oversized luggage may incur extra charges and is subject to space availability.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Corner (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Spot (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 27, 78, 109 Metro: L3, L5 Train: R1, R2, R3
- 06:30-21:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Tapas 24 (0.4 km)
- Pizzeria Roma (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 6, H12 Metro: L1 Train: R1, R3, R4
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafetería de la estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Local Cuisine Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 46, L77, PR1 Metro: L9 Sud Train: R2 Nord
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