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A guide to getting to Santiago Cathedral

Where is Santiago de Compostela Cathedral located

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral stands on Praza do Obradoiro, in the heart of Santiago de Compostela’s UNESCO-listed old town. You’ll reach it through pedestrian streets lined with historic buildings, pilgrim routes, and cafés.

Address: Praza do Obradoiro, s/n, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain | Find on Google Maps

Closest landmark: Monasterio de San Martiño Pinario, located near Praza do Obradoiro.

Ways to reach Santiago de Compostela Cathedral from Santiago Airport (SCQ).

Mode of transportTravel timeEstimated costBest forGet directions

Airport bus

35–40 min

$

Budget travel

Bus route

Taxi

15–20 min

$$

Direct drop-off

Taxi route

Getting to the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by car

Driving route

  • Best for: Flexible itineraries and day trips.
  • Travel time: About 15–20 minutes from Santiago Airport (SCQ), depending on traffic.
  • Distance: About 10km from the city.
  • Route: Drive toward Santiago's historic center. You cannot drive directly to Praza do Obradoiro, so park nearby and walk to the cathedral.

Parking facilities:

  • There’s no on-site parking at the cathedral.
  • Available option around the cathedral: Parking San Clemente - Av. de Rodrigo del Padrón, near Praza do Obradoiro. It is open 24/7 and within walking distance of the cathedral | Find on Google Maps

Accessibility

Step-free access

The Cathedral Museum is partially accessible, but not all areas of the cathedral complex can be fully adapted because it includes historic buildings and different spaces. The museum has an elevator in the Gelmírez Palace, and some routes can be adapted depending on the visit.

What to know before you go

  • The cathedral's Roofs are not wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair access to the Pórtico of Glory may also be restricted during liturgical celebrations. Contact the Cathedral's visitor service in advance if you have specific accessibility requirements.
  • For cathedral and museum visits, bags, backpacks, umbrellas, and pilgrim walking sticks are not permitted, while guide dogs are allowed.

Walking to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

  • Best for: Exploring the old town at your own pace
  • Travel time: About 10 minutes from Praza de Galicia
  • Distance: About 600m

If you’re already in central Santiago, walking is a practical way to reach the cathedral. From Praza de Galicia, follow the pedestrian streets toward the historic center and continue to Praza do Obradoiro. The cathedral is located directly on the square.

Frequently asked questions about getting to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is located on Praza do Obradoiro in the historic center of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. It is the traditional endpoint of the Camino de Santiago.