How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Málaga

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Compare coach and flight for Málaga to Santiago de Compostela

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £96 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £96, while a flight costs an average of £109.

Distance: 770 km

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£109

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£149

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4h 14m

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21h 35m

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10h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela is a coach with an average price of £96.

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

A coach is £13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £109.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Coach takes on average 21h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Málaga and Santiago de Compostela including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about 8h 40m sooner (2h 14m by flight vs 10h 54m by car) and save roughly £40 compared to fuel and tolls (£109 vs £149). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.

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from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • iryo06149+Renfe AVLO04405
    13:509h35
    Málaga María Zambrano
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £1151One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • iryo06149+Renfe AVLO04405
    13:509h35
    Málaga María Zambrano
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £1151One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • VuelingVY2653
    17:451h40
    Malaga Airport
    19:25Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £1341One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • iryo06139+Renfe AVLO04405
    12:5010h35
    Málaga María Zambrano
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • iryo06021+Renfe AVLO04405
    11:3411h51
    Málaga María Zambrano
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £1271One-way
    1 change
  • iryo06159+Renfe AVLO04405
    15:267h59
    Málaga María Zambrano
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £1271One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY2655
    13:551h45
    Malaga Airport
    15:40Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £1521One-way
    0 changes
  • VuelingVY2112 · VY1671
    23:5510h55
    Malaga Airport
    10:50Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £1621One-way
    1 change
  • VuelingVY2112 · VY1680
    23:559h45
    Malaga Airport
    9:40Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £1741One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Málaga 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 Málaga to Santiago de Compostela.

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There are 2 options to travel between Málaga and Santiago de Compostela including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela is a coach with an average price of £96.

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

A coach is £13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £109.

The fastest way to travel from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 14m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 38m.

Coach takes on average 21h 35m.

The Málaga to Santiago de Compostela distance is approximately 770 km.
The average frequency per day from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Malaga, 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 Málaga to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, iryo to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Air Nostrum 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 Málaga to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Ryanair, Iberia.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Málaga 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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