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Compare bus, flight, and train for Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 516 miles (832 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$141 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $141 (€115).
A train is $144 (€118) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
Bus takes on average 39h 50m.
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How to get from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY16807:00 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
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VY16807:00 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY16807:00 AM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2831One-way0 transfers
Other options
VY16772:25 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport4:15 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$3761One-way0 transfers
VY16851:55 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport3:45 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$3761One-way0 transfers
VY16838:30 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:20 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$3761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $66 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $141 (€115).
A train is $144 (€118) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $219 (€179).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 14m.
Bus takes on average 39h 50m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Camp de Tarragona and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Vueling.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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