How to Get from Santiago Airport to Palas de Rei

From Santiago Airport to Palas de Rei

If you're coming to walk the Camino de Santiago or to visit the Palas de Rei area, you'll most likely land at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ). It's about 58 km away and there are several ways to get there.

Option 1: Direct taxi (the most convenient)

The fastest and most comfortable option. A direct taxi from the airport to Palas de Rei takes about 45 minutes via the motorway.

• Approximate price: €75 (fixed price, no meter)
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Advantages: Door to door, no waiting, luggage included
• Ideal for: Groups (up to 4 people at the same price), late-night arrivals, pilgrims with heavy luggage

The driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal with your name. No need to find a rank or wait.

Option 2: Bus

There is no direct bus from the airport to Palas de Rei. You would need to:

• Take the airport bus to Santiago city centre (Empresa Freire line, every 30 min)

• Go to the Santiago bus station

• Catch a Monbus service to Palas de Rei (2-3 departures per day)

• Total price: ~€15
• Total journey time: 2-3 hours (including waiting)
• Drawbacks: Limited timetables, two changes, no night service

Option 3: Train

There is no direct train either. You would need to:

• Bus from the airport to Santiago train station

• Train Santiago – Palas de Rei (Renfe regional service, 2-3 trains/day)

• Total price: ~€12
• Total journey time: 2-2.5 hours
• Note: Palas de Rei station is 2 km from the town centre

Option 4: Car rental

The main car rental companies have offices at the airport. Useful if you plan to travel around the area extensively.

• Price: From €30/day
• Duration: 45 minutes
• Drawback: Parking in Camino towns can be tricky

Quick comparison

• Fastest: Taxi (45 min)
• Cheapest: Bus/train (~€12-15)
• Most convenient: Taxi (door to door)
• For groups: Taxi (same price for up to 4 people)

From other airports

We also offer transfers from:

• [A Coruña Airport (LCG)](/blog/taxi-aeropuerto-coruna-camino-santiago): ~90 km, 1 hour, ~€110
• Vigo Airport (VGO): ~165 km, 1 h 45 min, ~€190
• Porto Airport (OPO): ~300 km, 3 hours, price on request

Tips for pilgrims arriving by air

• Book your transfer in advance, especially during high season

• If you arrive at night, a taxi is the only available option

• For groups of 3-4 people, a taxi works out cheaper per person than the bus

• Let us know if you're carrying a bicycle or bulky luggage so we can prepare the right vehicle

• We can drop you directly at your accommodation or at your stage starting point

Book your transfer

Fixed price with no surprises. We'll pick you up at the arrivals terminal and drive you straight to Palas de Rei or any point on the Camino. We work by advance booking, so reserve ahead of time.