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Art Nouveau and Art Déco Museum Casa Lis
A standout decorative arts museum in a modernist mansion, known for stained glass, Art Nouveau and Art Déco collections, and a photogenic riverside setting.
Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gijón to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gijón to Salamanca will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 3 buses that leave Gijón for Salamanca on Tue, Jun 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gijón to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Salamanca:
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gijón to Salamanca costing on average $54 (€44).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€33) compared to roughly $68 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 7h 19m versus 3h 24m 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Gijón to Salamanca buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 4:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 4h30 | 8:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 5h15 | 1:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
Normal | 9:30 AM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 5h30 | 3:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gijón to Salamanca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
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A beautiful open square facing the cathedrals, highly popular for photographs and social media thanks to its dramatic monumental backdrop.
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