• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)
This is a mobile optimized page that loads fast, if you want to load the real page, click this text.

Bus or Uber from Santiago to airport

C

Corina25

New Member
Time of past OR future Camino
May 2024
Hi,
I understand there is a bus 6A from Santiago city centre to the airport, but I also understand that it is often super full and I’m afraid I won’t even manage to get on the bus from the stop which is close to my albergue (Rua Monte dos Postes); the first stop of the bus (train station) is too far.
If I can’t get on the bus, is there Uber in Santiago and how much is it to the airport? Or does anyone have a reliable taxi number to call and how much is a taxi?
Thanks
 
Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc

A few weeks ago I was staying at St Martin Pinario, and the reception staff booked a taxi to take me to the airport. It would have cost me something like 26€, but I met 3 other peregrinas staying there who also wanted to go to the airport, so we split the fare 4 ways. I don’t know where you’re staying in SdC, but SMP do try and arrange for guests to share taxis to the airport.

EDIT: just seen that you mentioned your albergue in your post. When you check in, might be worth mentioning to the host, and also if chatting with other guests re potential taxi share.
 
Taxi cost me 23€ last Sunday to the airport.Reception called it for me. I think there is no Uber.
 
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
I used a taxi last week, which hotel reception booked for me, it cost 26 euros. I used the bus a couple of years ago cost 1 euro. However, if I remember correctly, it takes about an hour versus 20 mins in a taxi.
 
Just take the bus. Don't leave it until the last minute in relation to your flight time. You'll likely spend an hour plus in the airport anyway.
 
Both options are viable, I believe the bus has just gone up to €1.20. Yes, sometimes the bus can be quite full. You could always try and if that doesn't work call a taxi.
The taxi fee is fixed at 23 euros, it becomes €26 if you book it in advance.
Great suggestions above about asking around in your Albergue and mentioning it to your host.
 
Altus 24 Liters daypack (DENON 24 H30)
Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

€83,-
Bus is still 1€ and it takes 30 minutes.
 
You can also walk if you have plenty of time. I walked from the airport into Santiago. It is about 15 km and joins with the Camino Frances after the first few km. I found it a great way to START my Camino Finisterre. But then I took the bus out to the airport when I left.
 
Camino Ready, Backpacks, Boots etc
3rd Edition. More content, training & pack guides avoid common mistakes, bed bugs etc
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest Camino Photo

Most read last week in this forum

Similar threads

M
  • Tags travel to/from santiago
    • Bus to Santiago airport
    Replies
    10
    Views
    1K
    Bonitatime
    B
    Transportation from Santiago airport to bus station
    Replies
    6
    Views
    2K
    Paul_Garland
  • Tags travel to/from santiago
    • Bus from Santiago bus station to airport
    Replies
    17
    Views
    4K
    VNwalking
    Menu
    Log in
    Register