How to travel from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela

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Compare train, bus, 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 $109. 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 $109, and a flight costs an average of $59.

Distance: 526 miles (847 km)

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$109

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$247

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$235

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

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.

Renfe ALVIA04181+Renfe AVLO04405
03:26PM7h59
Alicante-Terminal
11:25PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$711One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Renfe ALVIA04143+Renfe AVLO04405
10:26AM12h59
Alicante-Terminal
11:25PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$701One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

IberiaIB1010 · IB519
09:35AM3h30
Alicante Elche Airport
01:05PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$4741One-way
1 transfer

Other options

AVE05183+Renfe AVLO04405
05:40PM5h45
Alicante-Terminal
11:25PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$791One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04143+AVE04345
10:26AM7h16
Alicante-Terminal
05:42PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$931One-way
1 transfer
AVE05083 · 04345
08:35AM9h07
Alicante-Terminal
05:42PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$861One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1305 · VY1684
10:40AM12h15
Alicante Elche Airport
10:55PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$2901One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1307 · VY1684
01:25PM9h30
Alicante Elche Airport
10:55PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$3101One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1305 · VY1674
10:40AM11h40
Alicante Elche Airport
10:20PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$3431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from 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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is a flight with an average price of $59 (€48).

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

A flight is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $109 (€89).

A flight is $79 (€65) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $138 (€113).

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.

Bus takes on average 46h 5m.

The distance from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela is approximately 526 miles (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 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, bus, 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.
  • Buses 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 Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alicante to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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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