More cities in one trip from Santiago
Santiago (Spain) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 28 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Portugal). The most searched are Porto, Braga and Viseu; the quickest to reach is Vigo, about 1 h 15 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 28 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Santiago
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto · Portugal | 191 km | 3 h 10 min | Bus |
| Braga · Portugal | 149 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Viseu · Portugal | 253 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Vigo · Spain | 72 km | 1 h 15 min | Bus |
| Vila Real · Portugal | 187 km | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Bragança · Portugal | 189 km | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Albergaria-a-Velha · Portugal | 243 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Benavente · Spain | 255 km | about 4 h 45 min | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Santiago
Land in Santiago, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Santiago → Braga → Vigo → Santiago
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Santiago, 2 nights in Braga, 1 night in Vigo
- About 4 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Santiago → Braga | 2 h 20 min |
| Braga → Vigo | 1 h 5 min |
| Vigo → Santiago | 1 h 15 min |
Santiago → Porto → Braga → Santiago
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Santiago, 2 nights in Porto, 1 night in Braga
- About 6 h 15 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Santiago → Porto | 3 h 10 min |
| Porto → Braga | 45 min |
| Braga → Santiago | 2 h 20 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Santiago
Airports with direct flights to Santiago, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 16
AlicanteBarcelonaBilbaoCastellonFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaJerezLanzaroteMadridMalagaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValenciaZaragoza
Belgium 1
France 1
Ireland 1
Italy 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Poland 1
Switzerland 1
Zurich
United Kingdom 1
London
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Santiago?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Porto, Braga, Viseu, Vigo, Vila Real, Bragança, Albergaria-a-Velha and Benavente. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Santiago to Porto?
About 3 h 10 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 191 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Santiago?
For Santiago, Braga and Vigo, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Santiago, 2 nights in Braga, 1 night in Vigo), with about 4 h 40 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Santiago?
From 28 airports in 10 countries, including Paris, Barcelona and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Santiago is cheap.