How to travel from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela

International travel from Lisbon, Portugal to Santiago de Compostela, Spain is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Spain if coming from Portugal?

Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Portugal.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Santiago de Compostela if traveling from Lisbon?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Santiago de Compostela, Spain due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Spain must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela.

The current restriction level for returning to Lisbon, Portugal from Spain is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Lisbon, Portugal from Santiago de Compostela, Spain?

Reentering Portugal is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Spain

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Lisbon from Santiago de Compostela?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Lisbon, Portugal regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Portugal must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 2 metre (s) (7 feet)
• Face masks: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Lisbon from Santiago de Compostela here.

There are 3 ways to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Santiago de Compostela from Lisbon is by taking a flight with an average price of $2 (€2).

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

Taking a flight is usually $37 (€33) less than taking a bus to Santiago de Compostela, which costs on average $40 (€35) for the same trip.

Taking a flight is usually $16 (€14) less than taking a train to Santiago de Compostela, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Santiago de Compostela from Lisbon is by bus with an average travel time of 9 h 50 min.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela can usually take longer:

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

The Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela distance is around 288 miles (465 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela:

• Buses mostly leave from Lisbon, Gare Rodoviaria Sete Rios and tend to arrive in Santiago de Compostela.
• Flights most often depart from Lisbon at Lisbon Portela Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela at Santiago de Compostela Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Lisboa - Oriente and arrive in Santiago De Compostela.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Alsa can take you to Santiago de Compostela by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Alsa from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela for $40 (€35).

Yes, there are direct routes from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:

• You can travel directly by bus with Alsa.
• You can book a direct train with.

Direct services to Santiago de Compostela tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

When planning your trip from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $40 (€35) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing $2 (€2) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $18 (€16) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.