How to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela

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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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$141

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$75

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$201

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5h 18m

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2h 18m

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12h 44m

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9h 21m

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The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is a train with an average price of $75 (€61).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 14m.

Bus takes on average 39h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users.

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from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela

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

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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.

  • VuelingVY1680
    7:00 AM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $2831One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY1680
    7:00 AM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $2831One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VuelingVY1680
    7:00 AM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $2831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VuelingVY1677
    2:25 PM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    4:15 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3761One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1685
    1:55 PM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    3:45 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3761One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1683
    8:30 PM1h50
    Barcelona El Prat Airport
    10:20 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Tarragona 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 Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela.

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There are 3 options to travel between Tarragona and Santiago de Compostela including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is a train with an average price of $75 (€61).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 14m.

Bus takes on average 39h 50m.

The distance from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is approximately 516 miles (832 km).
The average frequency per day from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Vueling.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
Omio customers who travel from Tarragona 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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