City in Galicia, Spain
Getting around Santiago de Compostela
How to get around Santiago de Compostela
Walk. The old town is pedestrian and flat enough, and city buses reach the station and campus. Trains and buses link A Coruña, Vigo and Madrid.
Ways to get around Santiago de Compostela
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Urban bus (Tussa) | About €1.00–1.10 | Lines to the train and bus stations and the campus |
| Renfe and Alvia trains | A Coruña about €6–9, Madrid from about €30 | Santiago station is a 15-minute walk from the cathedral |
| Alsa and Monbus coaches | Porto from about €15–25, Vigo about €10 | Long-distance buses leave from the central bus station |
| Taxi | About €6–9 within town | Ranks at the station and Praza de Galicia |
Taxis in Santiago de Compostela
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Ride-hailing apps are not reliable here. Use taxi ranks or phone a radio taxi; the old town is closed to most cars.
Arriving in Santiago de Compostela
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro (SCQ)
Airport bus to the center about €3, 25–35 min; taxi about €25–32, 15–20 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU visitors may drive six months on their licence; most, including US licence holders, also need an IDP.
- Onward travel in Spain: High-speed trains from Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo link Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville and Málaga, and competition keeps fares low. ALSA buses reach almost everywhere else.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Santiago de Compostela?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Ride-hailing apps are not reliable here. Use taxi ranks or phone a radio taxi; the old town is closed to most cars.
What's the best way to get around Santiago de Compostela?
Walk. The old town is pedestrian and flat enough, and city buses reach the station and campus. Trains and buses link A Coruña, Vigo and Madrid.
How do I get from the airport to Santiago de Compostela?
Airport bus to the center about €3, 25–35 min; taxi about €25–32, 15–20 min.
Is Santiago de Compostela walkable?
Very walkable.
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