How to Get to A Coruña

Ready to start your Camino de Santiago from A Coruña? This Atlantic city welcomes you with its seaside promenade, the Tower of Hercules, and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Getting to A Coruña is easy, with options for every budget if you’re planning to walk a Jacobean route from the so-called Crystal City.

Paseo de la Marina in A Coruña

Why Choose A Coruña as a Starting Point

A Coruña is located just 75 km from Santiago de Compostela. That means, if you choose the English Way or opt for the international Celtic Camino, you’ll find yourself at the cathedral towers in just four or five stages. This short distance is perfect for those with a week off who want to enjoy the full Camino experience—without rushing but also without overly long walking days.

The city, capital of the province with the same name and one of the three most important cities in Galicia, boasts excellent connections: its own airport with national and international flights, an intermodal station (bus and train) with high-speed rail and long-distance bus links, and direct access to the A‑6 and AP‑9 motorways. Whether you’re coming from Madrid, Barcelona, Dublin, or London, you’ll be stamping your first credential by the Atlantic in just a few hours.

And before taking that first step, everything you need is close at hand. You’ll find accommodation for all tastes and budgets, gear up at specialist stores, and enjoy Galician cuisine—octopus á feira, empanada, or seafood fresh from the fish market. This way, you’ll start your Camino with energy and peace of mind, ready to enjoy the green and coastal landscapes that define both the English Way and the Celtic Camino.

Camino trail from A Coruña

How to Get to A Coruña from Madrid

From Madrid, you have several options available:

• By plane: A direct flight from Barajas to Alvedro takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Upon landing, the city bus (line 4051/A4 A Coruña – Airport) run by ALSA, which runs every half hour, takes you to the city center in 20 minutes, so the whole journey rarely exceeds two and a half hours.
• By train: Renfe services from Chamartín station take between 3 hours 40 minutes and just over 4 hours, arriving at the intermodal station in A Coruña.
• By bus: The ALSA long-distance line offers several daytime and overnight departures and takes around 8–9 hours—a good option if you’re looking to save.
• By car: The 600 kilometers between Madrid and A Coruña are covered via the A‑6 and AP‑9, typically in about six hours with light traffic.

Church of Santiago in A Coruña

How to Get to A Coruña from Barcelona

From Barcelona, you have various travel combinations to head toward the Atlantic.

• Direct flight: The El Prat–A Coruña flight takes about 2 hours. With the city bus connection (line 4051/A4 A Coruña – Airport) by ALSA, you’ll be downtown in just over 3 hours from take-off.
• Flight via Santiago: Flying to Santiago takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Once in Lavacolla, train connections from Santiago or direct bus with Monbus to A Coruña add just over an hour, making this alternative option around 4.5 hours in total and often more affordable.
• By train: Renfe offers routes with a transfer in Madrid. Expect travel time of 8–10 hours platform to platform.
• By bus: Services with multiple stops take over 14 hours, so it’s rarely the preferred option.
• By car: The 1,100+ km route via the A‑2, AP‑68, and A‑6, among others, takes about 11 hours of driving.

The English Way arriving in Sigüeiro

How to Get to A Coruña from Valencia

Traveling from Valencia to A Coruña is also straightforward with several options.

• By plane: The Manises–A Coruña flight takes 1 hour and 45 minutes. Including the city bus (line 4051/A4 A Coruña – Airport) run by ALSA, the full journey takes just about 3 hours.
• By train: The Valencia–Madrid–A Coruña combination with Renfe takes 6–8 hours depending on connections.
• By bus: First travel to Madrid (4 hours), then continue to A Coruña (7.5 hours), totaling over 11 hours.
• By car: The 1,000 km drive via the A‑3 and A‑6 takes about 10 hours with short stops.

A milestone on the English Way

How to Get to A Coruña from Seville

From Seville, there are also convenient options to reach A Coruña.

• By plane: A direct San Pablo–Alvedro flight takes 1.5 hours. With the city bus (line 4051/A4 A Coruña – Airport) by ALSA, the total journey is around 3 hours. Alternatively, fly to Santiago in 1 hour and 35 minutes, then connect by train (Renfe) or bus (Monbus) to A Coruña, for a total travel time of about 4.5 hours.
• By train: The Seville–Madrid–A Coruña journey via Chamartín station takes between 8.5 and 9.5 hours.
• By bus: Road travel requires transfers and takes over 12 hours, so it’s not usually the most convenient option.
• By car: Driving the 900 km via the A‑66 and A‑6 takes around 9 hours.

Peaceful spring landscapes guarantee a good Camino

Airport Connections to A Coruña

The A Coruña airport is linked to the city center via city bus (line 4051/A4 A Coruña – Airport) by ALSA, which runs every 30 minutes and takes 15–20 minutes. If you land at Santiago’s Lavacolla airport, Monbus buses to A Coruña run almost hourly, taking just over an hour; you can also take a train from Santiago’s Intermodal Station with similar travel time.

Private Transfers to A Coruña

We offer private transfers from airports, stations, or any location you need.

Driving to A Coruña? Where to Park in A Coruña or Santiago

If you’re arriving by car, you can park in covered lots near the port, free parking near the Tower of Hercules, or free areas on the outskirts. If parking on the street, be aware of possible paid or resident-only zones.

When you finish your Camino, a train or bus from Santiago will get you back to A Coruña in under an hour to retrieve your car. Another option is to park directly in Santiago and travel to A Coruña before starting your route, or hire our Private Vehicle Transfer: we pick up your car in A Coruña and deliver it to you in Santiago, safe and ready for the return trip.

There is free parking near the Tower of Hercules, but it is far from the city center

Direct Flights from Ireland and the UK to Start the Celtic Camino from A Coruña

Several airlines connect London to A Coruña in around two hours, with multiple weekly flights. If you’re planning to walk the Celtic Camino, this connection is ideal: in the Middle Ages, pilgrims from the British Isles arrived by sea to this very Atlantic port—today, just a two-hour flight gets you here, backpack ready.

You can also fly to Santiago from Dublin or London in about 2 hours and 10 minutes, and from there take a Monbus bus or Renfe train to A Coruña in under 75 minutes. This small detour is often cheaper than flying directly into Alvedro.

Pilgrims on the Celtic Camino

Wherever you’re coming from and whatever combination you choose, getting to A Coruña to walk the English Way or the Celtic Camino is simple: will you join us? Once here, all that’s left is to lace up your boots and enjoy the experience. Buen Camino, pilgrim!