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Museo Goya
Art museum focused on Francisco de Goya and Spanish painting, set in the historic Casa Jerónimo Cósida. A strong choice for understanding Aragonese art heritage in the city center.
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$111
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
13 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
645 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza 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 Zaragoza will cost around $111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza without transferring at least once.
Supra Economy · Normal
Supra Economy · NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $38, and a bus costs an average of $76.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$103 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza:
A train is $33 (€27) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
Tickets start at around $103 (€84) compared to roughly $155 (€127) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€42). The journey takes 13h 22m versus 7h 55m 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 12:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Monbus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $81 |
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Supra Economy · Normal | 2:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 13h00 | 3:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza run on average 3 times per day, taking around 13h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $76 (€62) but you can travel from only $38 (€31) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 400 miles (645 km) distance in 11h 5m.
Distance 400 miles (645 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $76 (€62) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
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