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Compare train and flight 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 an average ticket price of $102 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $102, while a flight costs an average of $362.
Distance: 516 miles (832 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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$362 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration 12h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 41m.
You'll arrive about 6h 38m sooner (2h 43m by flight vs 9h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $362 compared to roughly $203 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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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.
FR 63327:05 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport9:00 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FR 63327:05 PM1h55Barcelona El Prat Airport9:00 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$481One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- VY16758:20 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:10 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IB53638:20 PM1h50Barcelona El Prat Airport10:10 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1851One-way0 transfers
LH1125 · LH111010:20 AM6h30Barcelona El Prat Airport4:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4701One-way1 transfer- LH1137 · LH11108:00 AM8h50Barcelona El Prat Airport4:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4701One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $260 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarragona to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $362.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 41m.
- Around 12 flights 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 train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Ryanair to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
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