English Tui Cathedral
Hostels and hotels in the old town.
Tui is about 126 km from SCQ, around 1 h 20 min on the AP-9. It is the most popular starting point of the Portuguese Way for the Compostela, and Zonetransfers drops you at your hostel or hotel by the cathedral at a fixed price.
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Around 1 h 20 min for some 126 km, motorway down to the Portuguese border.
Tui's old town sits up high beside the cathedral.
Valença, across the bridge, is a different destination.
Old town and border.
Hostels and hotels in the old town.
Shops and modern lodging.
Towards Valença do Minho in Portugal.
Trails along the river.
Santiago de Compostela airport taxi to Tui by car or minivan.
Santiago de Compostela airport transfer to Tui, start of the Portuguese Way.
From Tui it is about 118 km on foot to Santiago, enough for the Compostela. It is walked in six stages via O Porriño, Redondela, Pontevedra, Caldas and Padrón.
In Valença, across the Miño, it is one hour earlier: bear it in mind if you start there.
A few reference stays and what to expect on arrival:
Overlooking the Miño and Portugal.
In the old town, near the cathedral.
On the first stretch of the Camino.
Fortress cathedral above the Miño.
19th-century iron between two countries.
Portuguese walls facing Tui.
Galicia's first natural park.
You pay for the car, not each seat, and the amount is set at booking. With eight people in a minivan it works out at about €29 each.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 1–4 | from €175 |
| Minivan | 5–8 | from €229 |
| Minibus or coach | more than 8 | tailored quote |
No supplement for bikes or golf clubs, just list them. For more than eight people, see our minibus and coach service; capacities in the fleet page.
For a flight out of SCQ, Zonetransfers picks you up in Tui 3 h 30 min beforehand, or 4 h if you fly outside the Schengen area.
| Flight | Leave Tui |
|---|---|
| Within Schengen | 3 h 30 min before |
| UK and non-Schengen | 4 h before |
The AP-9 is quick; coming from Valença, mind the Portuguese time.
Tui is busiest from April to October; in a Holy Year such as 2027 book your bed early.
From €175 by car for 1–4 people and €229 by minivan for 5–8.
Around 1 h 20 min for some 126 km.
Yes, it is about 118 km on foot along the Portuguese Way.
Yes, but it is a different destination; enter Valença when booking for its price.
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.
From the airport to your door in Tui: fill in the details, check the total and confirm. Unsure about the address? Ask us on WhatsApp.
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