How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona. The most useful door-to-door route takes 25h 23m by bus, train, 3 transfers. 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.
888 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €31Checked Sep 9 | 12h 23mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €94Reading date not recorded | 25h 23m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€31Checked Sep 912h 23m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€94Reading date not recorded25h 23m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona: 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.
- 1Santiago de Compostela → Bilbaobus
BlaBlaCar Bus·7h 45m - 2Bilbao → Narbonnebus
FlixBus·8h 20m - 3Narbonne → TarragonabusBlaBlaCar Bus·4h 50m
- 4Tarragona → Barcelonatrain
Renfe·48m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€73October 2026
€31Departure 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.
- Train· 7h 06m€122Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
BlaBlaCar BusSantiago de Compostela-Bilbao, Narbonne-TarragonaBook →FlixBusBilbao-NarbonneBook →RenfeTarragona-BarcelonaBook →Regional connectionSantiago de Compostela-Vigo AirportBook →
Air EuropaVigo Airport-Madrid–Barajas, Madrid-Palma, MajorcaSee live options and dates →
Air EuropaPalma, Majorca-BarcelonaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Renfe, Regional connection, Air Europa; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao, about 7h 45m. Transfer in Bilbao and continue by FlixBus bus on to Narbonne (8h 20m). Transfer in Narbonne and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Tarragona (4h 50m). Transfer in Tarragona and continue by Renfe train on to Barcelona (48 min). In total it's roughly €94 over 25h 23m, 3 transfers.
Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona: common questions
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The most useful route takes about 25h 23m by bus, train, 3 transfers.
How far is Barcelona from Santiago de Compostela?
About 888 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €94 to €147. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Renfe, Regional connection, Air Europa.
Can you get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 7h 06m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
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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