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Museo do Pobo Galego
Leading museum of Galician culture, housed in the former Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval. Known for ethnography collections and its striking triple spiral staircase.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Braga to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 91 miles (148 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 33m Average total duration 10h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Braga to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Braga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 3m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Rede Expressos.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:44AM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:32PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 2h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Braga to Santiago de Compostela buses for tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 1:00 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h44 | 4:44 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h45 | 11:15 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h45 | 11:15 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4505+ 04254 | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 6h02 | 2:32 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
4505+ 09132 | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 6h19 | 2:49 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
4505 | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h45 | 11:15 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
4505+ 09162 | 7:30 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 8h54 | 5:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h35 | 11:20 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h35 | 11:25 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
93164 | 8:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h30 | 12:20 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
93164+ 09162 | 8:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 7h34 | 5:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
93164+ 09132 | 8:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h59 | 2:49 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
93164+ 04254 | 8:50 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 4h42 | 2:32 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 10:45 AM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h45 | 2:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 12:30 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 6h29 | 7:59 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:45 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h44 | 5:29 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h45 | 9:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 5:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 5h35 | 11:50 PM Santiago de Compostela | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:15 PM Braga, Central de Camionagem | 2h14 | 9:29 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Braga to Santiago de Compostela run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 22:45. The fastest bus covers the 91 miles (148 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 91 miles (148 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 14m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 10:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Santiago de Compostela — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Santiago de Compostela trip today.
Leading museum of Galician culture, housed in the former Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval. Known for ethnography collections and its striking triple spiral staircase.
Museum complex inside the cathedral precinct with cloisters, chapels and historic collections tied to one of Europe’s great pilgrimage sites.
Galicia’s main contemporary art centre, presenting rotating exhibitions by Spanish and international artists beside Bonaval Park.
Santiago’s grand central square, framed by the cathedral, Hostal dos Reis Católicos and Pazo de Raxoi. The essential arrival point for pilgrims and visitors.
UNESCO-listed old town of granite streets, arcades and historic squares. Best area for walking, atmosphere and classic Compostela views.
Classic city park with shaded walks, gardens and one of the best postcard views of the cathedral towers.
Galician-style octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt, often on a wooden plate. It is one of the region’s most iconic dishes.
Traditional almond cake from Santiago, usually flavored with lemon and dusted with icing sugar bearing the Saint James cross. It is the city’s signature dessert.
A baked savory pie with a pastry crust, commonly filled with tuna, cod, meat, or vegetables. It is a classic Galician staple found across Santiago.
Established favorite serving refined Galician cuisine and seasonal produce in a cozy stone-walled space in the old town.
Well-known contemporary restaurant near the cathedral, blending Galician ingredients with creative Spanish and international influences in a stylish setting.
Popular market-focused restaurant known for fresh seafood and modern Galician small plates, with a lively, informal atmosphere near Mercado de Abastos.
Generally moderate by Spanish standards: old-town dining is pricier, but tapas, pilgrim menus, and local cafes offer good value.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small change is enough in cafes and bars. Taxis are usually rounded up; hotel tipping is optional.
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