English Rúa Maior
Hostels, the church of San Salvador and the fortress tower.
Sarria is the most popular starting point on the French Way: the last 100 km for the Compostela begin here. It is about 103 km from SCQ, 1 h 33 min, and Zonetransfers leaves you at your hostel or hotel ready for stage one.
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Around 1 h 33 min for some 103 km, dual carriageway to Lugo and then south.
Rúa Maior, where the hostels are, is narrow and steep.
Travelling as a group: with eight pilgrims the minivan is excellent value.
Upper old town and lower town.
Hostels, the church of San Salvador and the fortress tower.
Hotels, shops and the riverside walk.
The convent beside the Camino as you leave town.
Lodgings in nearby parishes.
Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Sarria, start of the last 100 km.
Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to Sarria to begin the French Way.
From Sarria it is about 115 km on foot to Santiago, which qualifies for the Compostela. It is usually walked in five or six stages: Portomarín, Palas de Rei, Melide or Arzúa and O Pedrouzo.
For large groups, see minibus hire with driver or our pilgrim transfers.
Well-known places to stay, with their drop-off:
On Rúa Maior, in the upper town.
By the river, with direct car access.
Many private hostels open all season.
One of Spain's oldest monasteries, about 12 km away.
Remains of the medieval castle at the top of town.
Romanesque church on Rúa Maior.
Former pilgrim hospital.
The amount depends on the vehicle, not on how many travellers are inside. With eight people in a minivan it works out at about €23 each.
| Type | Seats | From |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1–4 | from €145 |
| Minivan | 5–8 | from €185 |
| Minibus or coach | more than 8 | tailored quote |
Groups of more than eight can book minibus hire in Santiago. Bikes carry no supplement; check sizes in the vehicle fleet.
Zonetransfers suggests leaving Sarria 3 h 45 min early for a Schengen flight; for London, Dublin and other passport-check routes, make it 4 h 15 min.
| Flight type | Pick-up |
|---|---|
| Spain and Schengen EU | 3 h 45 min before |
| UK and non-Schengen | 4 h 15 min before |
Heading back from Sarria after the Camino, we meet you at the hostel or on Rúa Maior.
Sarria is busiest from May to October and around Easter; in a Holy Year such as 2027 beds fill early.
From €145 by car for 1–4 people and €185 by minivan for 5–8.
Around 1 h 33 min for some 103 km.
Yes: it is about 115 km on foot, above the 100 km minimum.
Yes, we drive between stages when logistics allow; see our pilgrim transfers for details.
Yes, at no extra charge. Declare them when booking so we assign a vehicle with enough room.
The driver adapts to the flight's actual arrival and you get 60 minutes of free waiting from landing.
Book in two minutes: flight, people, bags and the place in Sarria. The amount will not change later. Need help? WhatsApp.
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