How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Alicante

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Compare train, coach and flight for Alicante to Santiago de Compostela

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £81. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £81, and a flight costs an average of £44.

Distance: 847 km

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£81

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£183

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£174

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6h 31m

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6h 1m

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5h 11m

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2h 11m

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22h 18m

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21h 48m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.8 - 2.1kg

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from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela

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

Our recommendation

train

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

iryo06115+AVE04345
11:585h44
Alicante-Terminal
17:42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£861One-way
1 change

Cheapest

iryo06115+AVE04345
11:585h44
Alicante-Terminal
17:42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£861One-way
1 change

Fastest

IberiaIB1010 · IB519
09:103h55
Alicante Elche Airport
13:05Santiago de Compostela Airport
£3111One-way
1 change

Other options

Renfe ALVIA04143+AVE04345
10:267h16
Alicante-Terminal
17:42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£951One-way
1 change
AVE05093 · 04345
09:408h02
Alicante-Terminal
17:42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£1021One-way
1 change
Renfe AVLO05817+AVE04345
11:366h06
Alicante-Terminal
17:42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£1051One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:3050h25
Alicante, Estación de Autobuses
16:55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
£1981One-way
2 changes
Vueling AirlinesVY1305 · VY1674
14:257h50
Alicante Elche Airport
22:15Santiago de Compostela Airport
£2251One-way
1 change
Vueling AirlinesVY1307 · VY1674
13:308h45
Alicante Elche Airport
22:15Santiago de Compostela Airport
£2251One-way
1 change
Vueling AirlinesVY1303 · VY1674
12:509h25
Alicante Elche Airport
22:15Santiago de Compostela Airport
£2251One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Alicante to Santiago de Compostela

Travel to Santiago de Compostela 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 Alicante to Santiago de Compostela.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is a flight with an average price of £44.

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

A flight is £37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £81.

A flight is £59 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £102.

The fastest way to travel from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 24m.

Coach takes on average 46h 5m.

The Alicante to Santiago de Compostela distance is approximately 847 km.
The average frequency per day from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
  • Travel with Vueling Airlines, Ryanair, Iberia, Air Nostrum , Air Europa to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Santiago de Compostela by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Sarria, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santiago de Compostela and these popular destinations at a great price.
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