Getting Around A Coruña
A Coruña is a compact, dense city on a promontory in the Golfo Ártabro, and much of what a visitor wants to see sits within a short distance of the centre. That makes getting around refreshingly simple: for most trips you can simply walk, and for the rest there is a straightforward local bus network, taxis, and a single airport bus linking the city to its airport.
On Foot
Walking is the default way to move around A Coruña. Most sights are within a short distance of one another, so you rarely need to plan a journey at all. The standout pedestrian route is the Paseo Marítimo, the seafront promenade, which wraps right around the town and the peninsula and continues out west to Monte de San Pedro. It is the best way to link the waterfront sights while enjoying the Atlantic views, and it doubles as a pleasant route between parts of the city rather than just a scenic detour.
Rail
A Coruña's railway terminus is A Coruña-San Cristóbal, on Av Ferrocarril. It is the city's main rail hub and the arrival point for trains from Madrid Chamartín, Vigo, Barcelona, Ferrol and Lugo, among others. For a visitor, the station matters less for moving around the city itself and more as the gateway for day trips and onward travel within Galicia and beyond. Note that the bus station (Estación de Autobuses) sits just a short walk east of the railway station, so the two are easy to combine if you are connecting between bus and train.
Metro and Tram
A Coruña has no metro or tram network. Getting around the city is done on foot, by local bus, or by taxi.
Buses and Public Transport
The city bus operator is Tranvías Coruña, which runs the local urban bus network. This is the main form of public transport for visitors who want to cover longer stretches of the city than they would comfortably walk. Tickets are bought on board or through the operator's usual channels; if you plan to use the buses repeatedly, ask about the available passes rather than paying single fares each time.
Beyond the city network, buses also handle regional and long-distance travel. ALSA runs services from Madrid, and Arriva connects A Coruña with Santiago, Ferrol and other Galician towns, with some services continuing from further afield such as Muros or Vigo. These intercity buses arrive at and depart from the Estación de Autobuses, next to the railway station.
Taxis and Ride-Hailing
Taxis in A Coruña are white, and you can hire one when its green roof light is on. They are a practical option for short hops across town, for late nights, or when you are carrying luggage between the station and your accommodation. As in most Spanish cities, you can also flag one at a rank or book by phone.
Getting from the Airport into the City
A Coruña Airport (LCG) sits at Av Hermida in Culleredo, north of the city. The simplest way into town is Bus A4, which runs to the city centre every 30 minutes between roughly 05:00 and midnight. It makes multiple stops along the way, including at the railway station, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. That makes it a convenient option whether you are heading to a central hotel or connecting to a train.
Two other airports are worth knowing about. Santiago de Compostela (SCQ) has more tourism and therefore more flights from across Europe; it lies south of A Coruña, and one bus from Santiago every two hours stops at A Coruña on its way into the city. Otherwise, take the frequent bus into Santiago city centre and continue from there. Madrid-Barajas (MAD) offers a much wider range of flights, and some buses to A Coruña start from there.
Practical Summary
- Walk for most sights, and use the Paseo Marítimo to link the waterfront and the peninsula.
- Local buses are run by Tranvías Coruña and are the main public transport option; look into passes if you will ride often.
- No metro or tram exists in the city.
- Taxis are white with a green roof light when available.
- From the airport, Bus A4 runs to the centre every 30 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight, stopping at the railway station en route.
- Rail and intercity buses both arrive at stations on Av Ferrocarril, a short walk apart.