How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona start at R 1 224. The average price for this route is around R 1 997. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

The average bus journey time from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 896 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 10m and is operated by ALSA .

Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , ALSA .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona at 11:25. And the latest bus departs at 18:05.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona from R 1 317 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:05	Santiago de Compostela	1d 9h	02:35	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 10m	07:10	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 25m	07:25	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 10m	07:10	Barcelona Sants	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 25m	07:25	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 20h	07:40	Sants	No tags

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 10m	07:10	Barcelona Sants	CheapestFastest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 25m	07:25	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 21h	09:15	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 4h	15:30	Barcelona Nord	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 11h	23:10	Sants	No tags

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 6 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:05	Santiago de Compostela	1d 9h	02:35	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 10m	07:10	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 25m	07:25	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 21h	09:15	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 1h	13:00	Barcelona Nord	No tags

Next departures from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona on 7 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 1h	13:00	Barcelona Nord	Cheapest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 10m	07:10	Barcelona Sants	Fastest
Bus	15:00	Santiago de Compostela	16h 25m	07:25	Estació del Nord de Barcelona	No tags
Bus	11:25	Santiago de Compostela	1d 21h	09:15	Barcelona (Airport T2C)	No tags
Bus	17:05	Santiago de Compostela	1d 9h	02:35	Barcelona Nord	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Barcelona. The journey takes about 12 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just R 700, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 57mAverage duration

897 kmDistance

22kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 1 224 - R 4 400	Average duration16h 25m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 700 - R 2 184	Average duration12h 57m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 944 - R 1 782	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Santiago de Compostela and Barcelona?

Stops in Santiago de Compostela

A
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela
Rua de Clara Campoamor, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
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B
Parada de Autobus Santiago de Compostela
Praza de Camilo Díaz Baliño, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
C
Av. de Lugo
Av. de Lugo, 13, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
D
San Lázaro
Av. de Fernando de Casas Novoa, 14, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
E
Av. de Rosalía de Castro
Av. de Rosalía de Castro, 116, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain
F
Rúa San Lázaro
Rúa San Lázaro, 88, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain

Stops in Barcelona

A
Barcelona Sants
Carrer de Viriat, 10, 08014 Barcelona, Spain
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B
Estació del Nord de Barcelona
Carrer d'Alí Bei, 80, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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C
Barcelona Airport
D
Carrer de Numància, 165
Carrer de Numància, 165, 08029 Barcelona, Spain
E
Barcelona Passeig de Gràcia
Passeig de Gràcia, 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
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F
Zona Universitaria
Avinguda Diagonal, 712, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 175 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

ALSA

4.5/561 242 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

According to 19 reviews, ALSA received a 4-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 959

ALSA Santiago de Compostela Barcelona recent customer reviews

El primer bus nuevo hasta vitoria el segundo un poco más viejo..en general satisfactorio

Jose Manuel L.

18 July 2023

First bus of two was excellent. Phone charging station, comfortable seat, excellent driver. Second bus not so good, uncomfortable seat, sleeping next to impossible. But driver got us to Barcelona on time.

Michael M.

30 May 2019

The equipments (mobile recharge or wifi) were not available, and the bus wasn’t clean at all. And the bus arrived one hour and a half late at destination.

Amelie V.

26 July 2018

ES bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona start at R 1 224. The average price for this route is around R 1 997. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The average bus journey time from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona is 16h 25m, covering a distance of 896 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 16h 10m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, ALSA.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona at 11:25. And the latest bus departs at 18:05.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona produces an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is ALSA, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 61223 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company ALSA has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is ALSA, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is ALSA, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01/02

R 2 873

02/02

R 1 869

Today

R 1 740

04/02

R 1 860

05/02

R 1 863

06/02

R 1 871

07/02

R 1 417

08/02

R 1 692

The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona was searched and found on 07 Feb 2026 with a price of R 1 417

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 417 to R 2 882 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Barcelona based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 417, which is on 2026-02-07.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.