Travel Santiago de Compostela to Lisbon

[Michael Mattalo]

Despite being a seasoned traveller, I can’t for the life of me find a fast / convenient way to travel from SdC to Lisbon. I would consider rail but there is a pending strike … and the direct bus is 9 hours! Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Bradypus]

If speed is more important than price then you can fly SCQ - Madrid - Lisbon in under 3 1/2 hours but it will probably cost you close to 300 euros. Do you have a precise date in mind for travelling?

 

[Michael Mattalo]

If speed is more important than price then you can fly SCQ - Madrid - Lisbon in under 3 1/2 hours but it will probably cost you close to 300 euros. Do you have a precise date in mind for travelling?

Thanks. Yes, June 15.

 

[Bradypus]

Thanks. Yes, June 15.

I found this combination of flights on that day using kayak.com.

 

[jungleboy]

… and the direct bus is 9 hours!

It’s ~600km so that’s about how long it should take on a bus (direct doesn’t mean express; there are stops). It took us 10.5 hours in a bus from Lisbon to A Coruña two days ago. That’s just how long it takes.

 

[Michael Mattalo]

Okay … I ended up booking Iberia thru Madrid … not cheap at €392 but cheaper than the quoted economy fare of €590 … not sure why … but settled and done.

 

[auburnfive]

Another option would be bus fromSantiago to Porto airport, then fly to Lisbon, fairly cheap flights are available, would cost less than 100€ total.

 

[Elle Bieling]

Another option would be bus fromSantiago to Porto airport, then fly to Lisbon, fairly cheap flights are available, would cost less than 100€ total.

Thank-you @auburnfive, this is exactly what I need to do in Sept, and this pricing is way, way better than flying!!