Santiago Airport to Triacastela Transfer & Taxi





Santiago Airport (SCQ) → Triacastela

Triacastela, at the foot of Lugo's mountains

Triacastela is about 125 km from the airport, close to two hours by road. Here the Camino comes down from O Cebreiro and splits towards Samos or San Xil. Zonetransfers takes you to your hostel at a fixed price.

from €185Car, 1–4
from €223Minivan, 5–8
≈ 125 kmFrom SCQ
≈ 1 h 54 minDrive

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How long is the drive from Santiago Airport to Triacastela?

About 1 h 54 min for 125 km: dual carriageway to Lugo, then mountain road via Sarria.

Before you book

The final bends are mountain driving.

Continuing via Samos? Tell us: there is lodging next to the monastery.

Parts of Triacastela we drive to

A small village between two variants.

Centre

Triacastela

Hostels and the church of Santiago.

South variant

Samos

Stay beside the Benedictine monastery.

North variant

San Xil

The shorter option towards Sarria.

Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Triacastela

Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Triacastela, below O Cebreiro.

Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to Triacastela

Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to Triacastela and Samos.

From Triacastela, about 133 km on foot

Starting in Triacastela comfortably beats the 100 km Compostela minimum and avoids Sarria's busiest first hours.

Samos or San Xil?

The Samos route is a little longer but passes the monastery; San Xil is more direct.

Places to stay in Triacastela

Some of the best-known addresses, and how we reach them:

Public

Xunta pilgrim hostel of Triacastela

At the entrance to the village.

Monastery

Samos monastery hostel

Pilgrim lodging inside the abbey, on the south variant.

Private

Guesthouses in the village

Small, family-run places.

Places worth a visit

Monastery

Samos

Benedictine abbey in the Oribio valley.

Pass

Alto do Poio

The pass before the descent to Triacastela.

Church

Santiago de Triacastela

With its Baroque tower.

Mountain

O Cebreiro

The hamlet of round stone huts on the summit.

A fixed price for the whole vehicle

Book and you know from the start what the whole car costs. Fill the minivan and each of the eight pays roughly €28.

Santiago Airport → Triacastela: price per vehicle
Vehicle Passengers Price
Car 1–4 from €185
Minivan 5–8 from €223
Minibus or coach more than 8 tailored quote

Bikes and golf bags travel at no extra charge if declared. Large groups: our minibus and coach service. Models and boot space in the fleet page.

How early should you leave for SCQ?

Your return from Triacastela: 4 h before departure for Schengen routes, 4 h 30 min for the rest. Zonetransfers fixes the time when you book.

Pick-up in Triacastela for a flight from SCQ
Flight type Pick-up
Within Schengen 4 h before
With passport control 4 h 30 min before

In winter the mountain road may be icy; we confirm the time the day before.

Calendar note

From November to March snow and ice can affect the mountain roads around Triacastela.

What travellers ask about the Triacastela transfer

What is the fare from Santiago Airport to Triacastela?

From €185 by car and €223 by minivan, per vehicle.

How long from Santiago Airport to Triacastela?

About 1 h 54 min for some 125 km.

Could you take us to Samos instead of Triacastela?

Yes, give your lodging in Samos and we will price it when you book.

Can we visit Samos monastery on the way?

Yes, Samos is on the south variant; add it as a stop or as your lodging.

Are there baby seats for Triacastela?

Yes, if requested in advance. Children under 12 or shorter than 135 cm should use one; a small charge may apply.

Do I pay more if my flight is late and I am going to Triacastela?

No. We track your flight and you have 60 minutes of free waiting from the actual landing.

Triacastela from Lavacolla, booked with Zonetransfers

Enter your flight, passengers, luggage and address in Triacastela and you will see the final amount before paying. Bikes, a group or several stops? Message us on WhatsApp.

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