How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Valencia

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £354.

Distance: 781 km

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£28

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£354

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£166

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£140

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5h 38m

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5h 8m

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30m

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6h 0m

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4h 0m

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2h 0m

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38h 43m

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38h 13m

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9h 27m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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2.3 - 4.7kg

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0.8 - 2.0kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela is a train with an average price of £28.

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

A train is £138 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £166.

A train is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £354.

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela is by train with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 0m.

Coach takes on average 38h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Valencia and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4h 19m faster (5h 8m by train vs 9h 27m by car) and roughly £112 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£28 vs £140). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela

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

Our recommendation

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

  • AVE05131+Renfe AVLO04975
    13:327h52
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    21:24Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £661One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • AVE05131+Renfe AVLO04975
    13:327h52
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    21:24Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £661One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1022
    7:101h35
    Valencia Airport
    8:45Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £771One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • AVE05721+Renfe AVLO04975
    12:358h49
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    21:24Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £661One-way
    1 change
  • AVE05131+Renfe AVLO04405
    13:329h53
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £661One-way
    1 change
  • AVE05721+Renfe AVLO04405
    12:3510h50
    Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla
    23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    £661One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    21:1043h45
    Valencia, Estació d'autobusos
    16:55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    £1681One-way
    2 changes
  • SwissLX2131 · LX2801+Edelweiss AirLX8224
    21:1013h00
    Valencia Airport
    10:10Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £2941One-way
    2 changes
  • IberiaIB1084 · IB519
    6:156h50
    Valencia Airport
    13:05Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £3061One-way
    1 change
  • IberiaIB1086 · IB519
    5:407h25
    Valencia Airport
    13:05Santiago de Compostela Airport
    £3061One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Valencia 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 Valencia to Santiago de Compostela.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Valencia and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela is a train with an average price of £28.

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

A train is £138 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £166.

A train is £326 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £354.

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela is by train with an average journey time of 5h 38m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 0m.

Coach takes on average 38h 43m.

The Valencia to Santiago de Compostela distance is approximately 781 km.
The average frequency per day from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 36 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia 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 Valencia to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by coach.
  • Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Valencia 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.
To get from Valencia to Santiago de Compostela, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Santiago de Compostela, you can immerse yourself in local flavours at the bustling Mercado de Abastos or explore Galician culture at the Museo do Pobo Galego. Enjoy a traditional Galician music performance with unique sounds of bagpipes. Wander through the historic streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or take a guided tour of the ancient University of Santiago de Compostela. Visit the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago, and relax at Alameda Park with scenic city views. Discover more about Galicia at the Museum of the Galician People, and admire the grand Monastery of San Martiño Pinario.
Typically, spending two to three days in Santiago de Compostela allows visitors to explore the cathedral, wander through the historic old town, and enjoy the local cuisine.
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