- Must visit
Museo da Catedral de Santiago
Outstanding museum inside the cathedral complex with cloisters, treasury rooms and major works explaining the city's religious history.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ourense 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 Ourense to Santiago de Compostela will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 7 buses that leave Ourense for Santiago de Compostela on Wed, Aug 05, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 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 train as it is the most popular option from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Ourense to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $1 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 13m by bus vs 1h 15m by car) and save roughly $18 compared to fuel and tolls ($12 vs $30). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Monbus, MonBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Ourense to Santiago de Compostela buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:45 AM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 1h50 | 11:35 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:30 PM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 1h35 | 2:05 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 2:00 PM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 1h50 | 3:50 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 5:00 PM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 1h30 | 6:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:25 PM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 1h50 | 9:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:05 AM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 2h20 | 8:25 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 6:45 AM Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) | 1h50 | 8:35 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 but you can travel from only $9 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:35, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 5:35 AM |
Last bus 10:00 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.
Outstanding museum inside the cathedral complex with cloisters, treasury rooms and major works explaining the city's religious history.
Museum dedicated to Galicia's people, traditions and crafts, set in the former convent of San Domingos de Bonaval.
Contemporary art center in a striking Álvaro Siza building, featuring changing exhibitions and strong collections of modern art.
Historic square beside the cathedral with lively arcades, cafés nearby and excellent views of Santiago's monumental core.
Peaceful park with historic oaks, shaded walks and classic viewpoints over the cathedral towers and old town skyline.
Traditional market district and square where locals shop, offering a vivid glimpse of everyday life in Santiago.
Traditional almond cake from Santiago, marked with the Cross of Saint James. Dense, sweet, and iconic for pilgrims and local celebrations.
Galician octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt, often on a wooden plate. A classic festive dish across Galicia.
Hearty Galician broth made with grelos, potatoes, beans, and usually pork. A rural staple, especially popular in cooler weather.
Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Galician tasting menus in an elegant, contemporary setting near the old town.
Traditional Galician restaurant famed for octopus and classic regional dishes. Rustic feel and long-standing local reputation.
Popular modern Galician restaurant focused on seafood and seasonal products, with polished service and a central old-town location.
Moderate for Spain: pilgrim stays and local bars help, but central rooms and tourist dining cost more. Walking keeps transit costs low.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafes; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ourense to Santiago de Compostela buses use the Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) to Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Ourense and Santiago de Compostela bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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