How to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela
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We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 888 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
888 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Sep 8 | 1h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €227Reading date not recorded | 9h 47m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €96Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 29h 40m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Sep 81h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€227Reading date not recorded9h 47m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€96Omio catalogue, Sep 929h 40m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€21October 2026
€21Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBarcelona El Prat-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSee live options and dates →
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSee live options and dates →
Renfe AVEBarcelona-Madrid, Madrid-A CoruñaBook →Airport shuttle busA Coruña-A Coruña Airport, A Coruña Airport-Cerceda-Meirama, Cerceda-Meirama-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportBook →
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-Porto, Porto-Santiago de CompostelaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Vueling, Renfe AVE, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela, about 1h 55m. In total it's roughly €21 over 1h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Santiago de Compostela from Barcelona?
About 888 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €198. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 55m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
About 1h 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela?
Barcelona is BCN and Santiago de Compostela is SCQ, so this route is usually written BCN to SCQ.
Which operators run Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Vueling, Renfe AVE, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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