Porto to Santiago de Compostela: Direct Bus, or the Train via Vigo

Porto to Santiago de Compostela is a popular hop for pilgrims finishing the Camino, and the simplest way is a direct coach of about 3 hours from Porto Campanha to Santiago bus station on ALSA, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. There is no direct train: the rail route runs the Celta train from Porto to Vigo in about 2h20, then a Spanish regional connection on to Santiago, around 4h30 in total with a change. The trip is too short to fly. Here is how the times and fares compare.

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Fastest	Direct coach, about 3 hours
No direct train	Rail travel runs via Vigo with a change, about 4h30
Cheapest	Direct coach or the Celta train, both from about EUR 15
Route	Porto Campanha to Santiago de Compostela, about 235 km

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Bus	ALSA / FlixBus / BlaBlaCar Bus (direct) Fastest and simplest: direct coaches with no change from Porto Campanha to Santiago bus station, roughly every 2 hours.	about 3 hours	approx €15 to €30	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	Celta (CP / Renfe) via Vigo The Celta train runs Porto Campanha to Vigo in about 2h20, then a Spanish regional connection on to Santiago. Scenic but slower, with one change.	about 4h30 with a change	approx €15 to €30	No	Check on 12Go →

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How do you get from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

The simplest way is a direct ALSA, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus coach of about 3 hours from Porto Campanha to Santiago bus station. The rail route runs via Vigo with a change, around 4h30 in total.

Is there a direct train from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

No. The rail route runs the Celta train from Porto to Vigo in about 2h20, then a Spanish regional connection on to Santiago, around 4h30 with a change. The direct coach is faster.

How long is the bus from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

About 3 hours on the direct ALSA, FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus coaches, running roughly every 2 hours from Porto Campanha to Santiago bus station with no change.

What is the cheapest way from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

Both the direct coach and the Celta train start from about EUR 15 booked ahead. The direct coach is usually the better value since it is faster and needs no change.

What is the best way to get from Porto to Santiago de Compostela?

The direct coach is the best all-round option: about 3 hours, no change, and frequent departures. The Celta train via Vigo is a scenic alternative if you prefer rail and do not mind the connection.

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