There are 8 ways to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car, plane or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 8 h 4 min
$51 - $100
Cheapest option
Bus Rede Expressos • 8 h 39 min
$34 - $52
6 alternative options
Bus InterNorte • 12 h
$52 - $72
Drive • 5 h 14 min
$75 - $120
Fly to Porto, shuttle • 6 h 3 min
$301 - $366
Fly to Santiago de Compostela • 6 h 9 min
$74 - $297
Fly to A Coruna, train • 4 h 59 min
$57 - $203
Fly to Vigo, train • 5 h 53 min
$64 - $215
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is to bus which costs 29€ - 50€ and takes 8 h 39 min.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is to fly and train which costs 45€ - 180€ and takes 4 h 59 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisbon station to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Lisbon Sete Rios Station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela - Train Staion via Porto, Porto and Vigo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8 h 39 min.
The distance between Lisbon and Santiago de Compostela is 466 km. The road distance is 540.9 km.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela without a car is to train which takes 8 h 4 min and costs 40€ - 90€.
It takes approximately 8 h 4 min to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela, including transfers.
Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Lisbon Sete Rios Station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is to train which takes 8 h 4 min and costs 40€ - 90€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 29€ - 50€ and takes 8 h 39 min, you could also fly, which costs 60€ - 260€ and takes 6 h 9 min.
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Santiago de Compostela - Train Staion station.
- Distance: 291 miles
- Duration: 8 h 4 min
What companies run services between Lisbon, Portugal and Santiago de Compostela, Spain?
You can take a train from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via Porto(Campanha), Vigo-Guixar, Estación Ferrocarril, Canceleiro, and Vigo Urzaiz in around 8 h 4 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via Porto, Porto, Porto, and Vigo in around 8 h 39 min.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $26 - $150
Flights from Lisbon to A Coruna
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 40 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45 - $230
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $240
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 8 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $360
Flights from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via Madrid, Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 15 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $90 - $390
Flights from Lisbon to A Coruna via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 37 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75 - $310
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $380
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $13 - $100
Flights from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $300
Flights from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via Hahn
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 20 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $80 - $320
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $310
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal, and spans over 2700km, with trains being split into four main types: regional and intercity trains, international and domestic high-speed trains, and international night trains. Portugal's main stations are Santa Apolónia in Lisbon and Campanha in Porto - these train stations connect to trains in Portugal's main cities and international destinations. The Alfa Pendular, the fastest train in Portugal, is a popular travel choice, as it can run at a speed of up to 250 km/h.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa Santa Apolonia to Porto(Campanha)
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $50
- Website
- cp.pt
- 2nd Class
- $24 - $35
- 1st Class
- $30 - $50
Train from Porto(Campanha) to Vigo-Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14 - $27
- Website
- cp.pt
Based in Madrid, Renfe is a state-owned train operator, that connects cities across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Renfe’s extensive network means most destinations offer multiple trains a day, with the most popular routes normally offering a train each hour. Locally known as AVE, the high-speed trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. Comfort is key in a Renfe train, with seats with footrests in all three classes of travel: Standard, Club and First. Each seat has an individual light, a pull-down table and an electrical outlet for in Club and First classes. There is free WiFi for first class passengers and for those with a + Renfe card.
Rome2rio's guide to Spanish Railways (RENFE)
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11 - $22
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from A Coruna to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8 - $18
- Website
- renfe.com
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisbon Sete Rios Station to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- Book at
- rede-expressos.pt
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Porto, Porto to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8 - $15
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 982 29 29 00
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela - Train Staion
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6 - $10
- Schedules at
- monbus.es
- Phone
- 707 200 512
- Website
- internorte.pt
Bus from Lisboa - Sete Rios to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 10 h 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Schedules at
- internorte.pt
- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Shuttle from Porto Airport to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $288
- Schedules at
- vmtransfers.com
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Santiago de Compostela is 1 h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 11:51 AM in Lisbon and 12:51 PM in Santiago de Compostela.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is 541 km. It takes approximately 5 h 14 min to drive from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela.
Ryanair and TAP Portugal offer flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport.
There are 484+ hotels available in Santiago de Compostela. Prices start at $43 USD per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to bus which takes 8 min and costs 3€.