There are 6 ways to get from Santander to A Coruña by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to A Coruña Airport
best- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)SDR - LCG
4h 11m€81–289Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Santander to La Corogne451.8 km
5h 7m€21–27Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santander to Segovia GuiomarAlv
- Take the train from Segovia Guiomar to La Coruna-San Cristobal4295
8h 17m€70–119Bus
- Take the bus from Santander E.A. to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.Alsa
8h 20m€50–100Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)SDR - SCQ
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
5h 55m€134–412Drive 453.2 km
- Drive from Santander to A Coruña453.2 km
4h 29m€72–103
Santander to A Coruña by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander to A Coruña is to rideshare which costs €21 - €27 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Santander to A Coruña is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander to A Coruña. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at La Coruna-San Cristobal via Segovia Guiomar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Santander and A Coruña is 381 km. The road distance is 453.2 km.
The best way to get from Santander to A Coruña without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Santander to A Coruña, including transfers.
Santander to A Coruña bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.
Santander to A Coruña train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
The best way to get from Santander to A Coruña is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €80 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 8h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Santander, Spain and A Coruña, Spain?
Iberia, Vueling Airlines, and Ryanair fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to A Coruña Airport (LCG) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to La Coruna-San Cristobal via Segovia Guiomar in around 8h 17m.
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- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Alicante–Elche, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–340
Flights from Santander Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–380
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–250
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to A Coruña Airport via Alicante–Elche, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–300
Flights from Santander Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–340
Flights from Santander Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–380
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santander to Segovia Guiomar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Segovia Guiomar to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–23
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Santander E.A. to A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Santander to La Corogne
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €21–27
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Santander to A Coruña bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. station.
Santander to A Coruña train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Segovia Guiomar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander to A Coruña is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Santander to A Coruña.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santander and A Coruña. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.