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 30 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 7 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Portugal). The most searched are Porto, Braga and Aveiro; the quickest to reach is Vigo, about 1 h 15 min away.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 7 nearby cities by bus
- 30 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 | about 3 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| Braga · Portugal | 149 km | about 2 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Aveiro · Portugal | 249 km | about 4 h 30 min | Bus or train |
| 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 |
| 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.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in SantiagoFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in SantiagoEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Santiago
Airports with direct flights to Santiago, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 16
AlicanteBarcelonaBilbaoCastellonFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaJerez (Cadice)LanzaroteMadridMalagaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValenciaZaragoza
Belgium 1
France 1
Ireland 1
Italy 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Poland 1
United Kingdom 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Santiago?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Porto, Braga, Aveiro, Viseu, Vigo, Vila Real 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 30 min: it's 191 km, but there was no direct ride on the day we checked. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Santiago?
From 30 airports in 10 countries, including London, Paris and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Santiago is cheap.