There are 6 ways to get from Basque Country to Galicia by train, plane, bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Train, fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport
best- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Deriotrain
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane BIO - SCQ
3h 52m€59–297Bus via Santander
cheapest- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santanderbus 7783
- Take the bus from Santander to A Coruñabus 7783
10h 14m€58–91Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv / ...
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain Alv
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain Avn / ...
11h 45m€103–168Drive 639 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to A Coruñacar 639 km
6h 27m€96–138Train, fly to A Coruña Airport
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Deriotrain
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane BIO - LCG
3h 55m€79–308Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to A Coruña/La Coruñabus ALSA - Irun-Tuy / ...
11h 50m€60–100
Basque Country to Galicia by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Galicia is to bus via Santander which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Galicia is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €55 - €300.
No, there is no direct bus from Basque Country to Galicia. However, there are services departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Porta Real, Dársena via Santander and Capitán Juan Varela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Galicia. However, there are services departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at La Coruna-San Cristobal via Vitoria/Gasteiz and Santiago De Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Basque Country and Galicia is 476 km. The road distance is 639 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Galicia without a car is to bus via Santander which takes 10h 14m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Basque Country to Galicia, including transfers.
Basque Country to Galicia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Basque Country to Galicia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Galicia is to bus via Santander which takes 10h 14m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Galicia, Spain?
You can take a bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Porta Real, Dársena via Santander, A Coruña, and Capitán Juan Varela in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Porta Real, Dársena via Vitoria/Gasteiz, Santiago De Compostela, La Coruna-San Cristobal, and Esta. Trens,glorieta in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–310
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–310
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15–110
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–250
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- digitala@euskotren.eus
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Derio
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Derio
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Euskotren
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Santander to A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to A Coruña/La Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to A Coruña/La Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Basque Country to Galicia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Santander station.
Basque Country to Galicia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Galicia is 639 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Basque Country to Galicia.
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