- 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
€64
Average price
€67
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
12 h 38 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
478 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela will cost around €67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
It's difficult to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela without transferring at least once.
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Normal · Normal · NormalBuses from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €68 but you can travel from only €23 by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:10, the last at 15:00. The fastest bus covers the 297 miles (478 km) distance in 14h 30m.
Distance 297 miles (478 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €68 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 30m |
First bus 2:10 AM |
Last bus 3:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 2 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
The table below shows live departures for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela buses for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal · Normal | 8:30 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 14h30 | 11:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
Normal · Normal | 2:10 AM Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses | 10h45 | 12:55 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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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.
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Most Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela buses use the Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station), Coffee Shop (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
Available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
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