There are 7 ways to get from Galicia to Basque Country by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe), 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 from Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
best- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SCQ - BIO
- Take the train from Derio to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain
3h 39m€58–297Bus via Santander
- Take the bus from A Coruña to Santanderbus 7783
- Take the bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus 7783
11h 19m€59–88Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain Avn / ...
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
12h 35m€103–167Drive 641.1 km
- Drive from A Coruña to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 641.1 km
6h 25m€96–139Fly from Vigo
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane VGO - BIO
5h 33m€84–318Fly from A Coruña Airport, train
- Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LCG - BIO
- Take the train from Derio to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbaotrain
3h 26m€78–308Bus
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Tuy-Irun
12h 26m€60–101
Galicia to Basque Country by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galicia to Basque Country is to bus via Santander which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Galicia to Basque Country is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs €75 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Galicia to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Pza. de España, 24 and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via A Coruña and Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Galicia to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from La Coruna-San Cristobal and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Santiago De Compostela and Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
The distance between Galicia and Basque Country is 475 km. The road distance is 641.1 km.
The best way to get from Galicia to Basque Country without a car is to bus via Santander which takes 11h 19m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Galicia to Basque Country, including transfers.
Galicia to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from A Coruña station.
Galicia to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from La Coruna-San Cristobal station.
The best way to get from Galicia to Basque Country is to bus via Santander which takes 11h 19m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 12h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €80 - €320 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Galicia, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
You can take a bus from Pza. de España, 24 to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Marqués de Figueroa, A Coruña, and Santander in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pza. de España, 24 to San Sebastian/Donostia via Marqués de Figueroa, La Coruna-San Cristobal, Santiago De Compostela, and Vitoria/Gasteiz in around 12h 35m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–310
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75–310
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–310
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Vigo to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–340
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €15–110
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–340
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Derio to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Derio to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Euskotren
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from A Coruña to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Galicia to Basque Country bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Santander station.
Galicia to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galicia to Basque Country is 641 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Galicia to Basque Country.
There are 1653+ hotels available in Basque Country.



























