- Must visit
Museo do Pobo Galego
Leading museum of Galician culture, housed in the former Convent of San Domingos de Bonaval. Known for its history, ethnography, and iconic triple spiral staircase.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Maia to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Maia to Santiago de Compostela will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 18 buses that leave Maia for Santiago de Compostela on Thu, May 28, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 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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93265Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Maia 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 3h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Maia to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $128 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maia to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 15m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:29PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:44AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
The table below shows live departures for Maia to Santiago de Compostela buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 3:30 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h29 | 7:59 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
30320 | 4:55 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h40 | 9:35 PM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro | 0 transfersDirect | |
30320 | 4:55 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h15 | 9:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:30 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 2h59 | 9:29 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:30 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 2h59 | 11:29 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:59 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h45 | 4:44 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 4:30 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h00 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 4h35 | 11:20 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 7:30 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 10:00 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h30 | 2:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h30 | 3:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:45 AM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h25 | 4:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
93265 | 12:10 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h15 | 4:25 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:00 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h29 | 5:29 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:30 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h30 | 7:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
3125 | 2:45 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h50 | 7:35 PM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro | 0 transfersDirect | |
3125 | 2:45 PM Maia, Porto (Aeroporto Sa Carneiro) | 3h25 | 7:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Maia to Santiago de Compostela run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 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 its history, ethnography, and iconic triple spiral staircase.
Cathedral museum with cloister access, historic rooms, sacred art, and important context for understanding the cathedral complex beyond the main church interior.
Galicia’s main contemporary art center, next to Bonaval. A strong choice for modern exhibitions and a good contrast to the city’s medieval core.
The grand square in front of the cathedral and the emotional arrival point for many pilgrims. The city’s most iconic public space and essential first stop.
Historic square beside the cathedral, divided into upper and lower levels. Particularly atmospheric in the evening and central to the old city experience.
Beloved central park with shady walks and one of the classic postcard views of the cathedral skyline. Popular with both locals and visitors.
Galician-style octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt, often on a wooden plate. It is one of the most iconic dishes in Galicia.
Traditional almond cake from Santiago, typically scented with lemon and topped with the Cross of Saint James. It is the city’s signature dessert.
Small green peppers fried in olive oil and sprinkled with salt. A classic Galician tapa, with the occasional spicy one adding surprise.
Well-known contemporary restaurant near the cathedral, blending Galician products with creative Asian touches in a lively, stylish setting.
Established restaurant in the old town serving refined Galician cuisine, including seafood and seasonal dishes, in a warm stone-walled space.
Popular market-focused restaurant known for fresh seafood and modern Galician small plates, with an energetic and casual atmosphere.
Moderate by Spanish standards: meals and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak pilgrimage and summer periods.
Service is usually included. Locals often round up or leave EUR 1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for very good service, and small change for taxis.
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