How to get from Porto to Santiago de Compostela

How to Get

Jul 8

About travelling from Porto to Santiago de Compostela

Both Porto and Santiago de Compostela are vibrant and historically significant cities in the Iberian Peninsula. Captivating cultural traditions and impressive landmarks mean both cities have plenty to offer travellers on both short and long visits, and you can expect to remember your time in either. Between Porto and Santiago de Compostela are some memorable sights, such as Portugal’s ancient religious capital of Braga, the eye catching architecture of Barcelos, the oldest town in Portugal - Ponte de Lima, the fortified town of Valenca, the scenic port city of Vigo, and the seaside city of Pontevedra. For travelers looking to experience these sights with their own custom itinerary, hiring a private car service is the best travel option.

How to get from Porto to Santiago de Compostela

If you’re travelling from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, you have multiple travel options. For travelers on a budget, taking a bus is the cheapest way to travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. The fastest way to travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela is by car, with a car also being the best way to travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela thanks to its convenience. It is not possible to take a flight from Porto to Santiago de Compostela because there are no direct flights to Santiago de Compostela.

Porto to Santiago de Compostela by train

To travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela by train, you need to get to the Porto Campanha train station and purchase a ticket to Santiago de Compostela. You can also buy your tickets in advance online. The earliest train from Porto is at 8:13 AM, and the last train is at 19:10 PM, with trains departing just twice a day. However, there is a connection in Vigo and the train from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela departing hourly. The train from Porto to Santiago de Compostela is operated by Renfe, with train tickets from Porto to Santiago de Compostela starting at €22 to €42 for the 5 to 7 hour and 30 minute trip (including the connection time). The distance from Porto to Santiago de Compostela is about 240 kilometers.Trains have bathrooms on board, and usually offer a dining car.

Porto to Santiago de Compostela by bus

To travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela by bus, there are about 9 departures a day to choose from. Travellers can hop on the bus from the Terminal Rodoviario do Campo 24 Agosto, Casa da Musica, Sa Caerneiro Airport, or Alexandra Herculano bus stops in Porto depending on which bus company you book with, and hop off at the bus station in Santiago de Compostela. Tickets for the bus from Porto to Santiago de Compostela can by purchased online, or at the bus station. The earliest bus is at 6:50 AM, and the last bus is at 16:55PM, with most busses leaving in the afternoon. The bus from Porto to Santiago de Compostela is operated by Alsa, Eurolines, and Flixbus, with bus tickets from Porto to Santiago de Compostela costing between €6 to €34 for the 4 to 5 hour trip. The distance from Porto to Santiago de Compostela is about 240 kilometers.All options offer direct service from Lisbon to Porto.

Porto to Santiago de Compostela Private Car Transfer

For speed and convenience, a private car transfer with Daytrip is the best way to travel from Porto to Santiago de Compostela. You will be picked up at your accommodation, and the driver will take care of your luggage. You’ll then be able to enjoy door-to-door service to your accommodation in Santiago de Compostela, and can even add sightseeing stops on the way!