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Museo del Ferrocarril de Asturias
Railway museum in the former Norte station, with historic locomotives, carriages, and exhibits on Asturias’s industrial transport history.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
245 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 1 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Gijón on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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 Santiago de Compostela to Gijón among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price | $540 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 41m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón costing on average $71 (€57).
A bus is $489 (€394) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón costing on average $540 (€435).
Other travel options to Gijón take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Flight takes on average 10h 41m.
Tickets start at around $51 (€41) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 3h 12m 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, Alsa Supra.
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 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Gijón buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 5:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 6h00 | 11:30 PM Gijon, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Gijón run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 5h 5m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 5m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Gijón — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gijón trip today.
Railway museum in the former Norte station, with historic locomotives, carriages, and exhibits on Asturias’s industrial transport history.
Museum in the birthplace of Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos, showing fine art, local history, and the legacy of one of Gijón’s key Enlightenment figures.
Open-air ethnographic museum focused on traditional Asturian rural and urban life, with historic buildings, photography, and folk culture collections.
The city’s signature seafront walk, ideal for strolling along the bay with beach views, lively atmosphere, and classic Gijón urban scenery.
Gijón’s old neighborhood of steep lanes, viewpoints, and cider-house streets, blending local life with some of the city’s most photogenic corners.
Clifftop park and walking area with wide sea views, breezy open spaces, and one of the best sunset spots in the city.
Asturias’ iconic bean stew made with large fabes and traditional pork meats. It is one of the region’s most famous comfort dishes and widely eaten in Gijón.
A large breaded veal fillet stuffed with ham and cheese, then fried. This hearty Asturian specialty is especially popular in cider houses and traditional restaurants in Gijón.
A rustic Asturian stew of beans, greens, potatoes, and cured meats. It is a traditional home-style dish linked to the region’s rural cooking.
Historic fine-dining restaurant near Gijón, famous for refined Asturian cuisine, fabada, and rice dishes. Elegant yet rooted in tradition.
Recognized upscale restaurant led by acclaimed chef Esther Manzano, offering modern Asturian cooking in a polished setting.
Well-known cider house with a broad Asturian menu, generous portions, and a relaxed setting close to the seafront.
Moderate for Spain: meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels cost more in summer and on festival weekends.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafes is fine. Taxis are usually rounded up; hotel tipping is optional.
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Gijón, Estación de Autobuses -> Plaza del Humedal, Gijón
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