There are 8 ways to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus, car, plane or towncar
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 • 8h 12m
48€ - 64€
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 55m
31€ - 37€
6 alternative options
Drive • 5h 14m
70€ - 110€
Fly to Porto, towncar • 6h 11m
259€ - 537€
Fly to Santiago de Compostela • 5h 1m
55€ - 159€
Fly to A Coruna, train • 7h 3m
73€ - 230€
Fly to Vigo, train • 8h 7m
69€ - 270€
Bus, towncar • 8h
419€ - 532€
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The cheapest way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is to bus which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 9h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is to fly which costs 55€ - 160€ and takes 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Santiago De Compostela via Porto - Campanha and Vigo Urzaiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
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 8h 12m and costs 45€ - 65€.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela, including transfers.
Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Comboios De Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs 45€ - 65€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 30€ - 40€ and takes 9h 55m, you could also fly, which costs 55€ - 160€ and takes 5h 1m.
The quickest flight from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Santiago de Compostela is 1h ahead of Lisbon. It is currently 6:07 PM in Lisbon and 7:07 PM in Santiago de Compostela.
- Distance: 465.6 km
- Duration: 8h 12m
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, and Vigo Urzaiz in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lisbon, Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela once daily. Tickets cost 29€ - 35€ and the journey takes 8h 45m.
- Website
- flytap.com
Flights from Lisbon to Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 280€
Flights from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 210€
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 200€
Flights from Lisbon to A Coruna via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 160€
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 380€
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo via Madrid, Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 380€
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Lisbon to A Coruna via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 190€
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 350€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Lisbon to A Coruna via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 210€
Flights from Lisbon to A Coruna via Sevilla
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 210€
Flights from Lisbon to Vigo via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 480€
Comboios de Portugal (CP) is the national railway network of Portugal that spans over 2700km, with trains split into three main types: regional, urban 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 connect to trains in Portugal's 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. You can book train tickets up to 60 days in advance.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +351 707 210 220
- Website
- cp.pt
Train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Porto - Campanha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 35€
- Website
- Comboios De Portugal
- Urbano
- 24€ - 35€
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- 902 320 320
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Porto - Campanha to Vigo Guixar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 18€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lisbon, Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 35€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Rede Nacional de Expressos is a cheap and convenient way to get around the country. In business since 1995, Portugal’s biggest bus operator services villages and cities across the country. Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days before the date of travel, with discounted fares available via their free RFLEX Card. Most coaches have WiFi and power sockets.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 707 22 33 44
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Fatima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Schedules at
- rede-expressos.pt
- info@citiexpress.eu
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Fatima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 11€
- Website
- Citi Express
- Phone
- +351 707 223 344
- cliente@rne.pt
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Lisboa Sete Rios to Fatima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 22€
- Website
- RenEX
- Phone
- (+351) 220971653
- info@vmtransfers.com
- Website
- vmtransfers.com
Towncar from Porto Airport to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 220€ - 270€
- More information at
- VMTransfers
Towncar from Fátima to Porto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 190€ - 240€
- More information at
- VMTransfers
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Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela is 541 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Lisbon to Santiago de Compostela.
TAP Portugal offers flights from Lisbon Airport to Porto Airport.
There are 671+ hotels available in Santiago de Compostela. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is to shuttle which takes 16 min and costs 4€ - 7€.