How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of ₫29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. 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 ₫29, while a flight costs an average of ₫444.

Distance: 485 miles (781 km)

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₫29

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5h 37m

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5h 7m

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The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is a train with an average price of ₫29.

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

A train is ₫160 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia costing on average ₫189.

A train is ₫415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia costing on average ₫444.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is by train with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 42h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 4h 30m faster (5h 7m by train vs 9h 37m by car) and roughly ₫127 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (₫29 vs ₫156). 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 Santiago de Compostela to Valencia

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM49h30
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    12:55 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    ₫2551One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM49h30
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    12:55 PMValencia, Estació d'autobusos
    ₫2551One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB2355 · IB2313
    12:40 PM3h05
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    3:45 PMValencia Airport
    ₫10141One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • IberiaIB518 · IB1227
    9:20 AM3h10
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    12:30 PMValencia Airport
    ₫5611One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingIB5360+IberiaIB2376
    11:25 AM8h40
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    8:05 PMValencia Airport
    ₫7031One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingIB5889+IberiaIB2376
    12:15 PM7h50
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    8:05 PMValencia Airport
    ₫9311One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia

Travel to Valencia 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 Santiago de Compostela to Valencia.

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There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is a train with an average price of ₫29.

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

A train is ₫160 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia costing on average ₫189.

A train is ₫415 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia costing on average ₫444.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is by train with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Valencia take longer:

Flight takes on average 6h 9m.

Bus takes on average 42h 1m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is approximately 485 miles (781 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Valencia 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 Santiago de Compostela to Valencia:
  • Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Valencia Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Valencia, Estació d'autobusos.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Valencia by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Iberia, Vueling, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Austrian Airlines to go to Valencia by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe AVLO, AVE to go to Valencia by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Valencia often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Seville, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Valencia and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Valencia to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Valencia, you can explore the vibrant street art in the El Carmen neighborhood, enjoy a traditional paella at a local restaurant, visit the Bioparc with its naturalistic habitats, relax on the sandy beaches of Malvarrosa, or attend a flamenco show for an authentic cultural experience. Key sights include the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral, La Lonja de la Seda, Turia Gardens, and the Central Market.
For a fulfilling experience, 3 to 4 days in Valencia is ideal to explore its main attractions like the City of Arts and Sciences, Valencia Cathedral, and the beaches.
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