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Museo Arqueolóxico Provincial de Ourense
Main provincial museum spread across historic buildings. It covers archaeology, art, and local history, making it the best museum introduction to Ourense.
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 8 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from A Coruña to Ourense is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from A Coruña to Ourense will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 9 trains that leave A Coruña for Ourense on Sat, Jul 18, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 13 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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09201Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from A Coruña to Ourense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 41m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 77 miles (124 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 A Coruña to Ourense:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from A Coruña to Ourense costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 44m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 54m by car) and roughly $12 (€10) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€19) vs $35 (€29)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe AVANT, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for A Coruña to Ourense trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04314 | On time 11:15 AM A Coruña station | 1h07 | 12:22 PM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
09131 | On time 1:35 PM A Coruña station | 1h13 | 2:48 PM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
09351 | 3:08 PM A Coruña station | 1h13 | 4:21 PM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
04334 | Delayed 3:54 PM A Coruña station | 1h07 | 3:01 PM 3:01 PMOurense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
09171 | On time 5:15 PM A Coruña station | 1h13 | 6:28 PM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
04404 | 7:33 PM A Coruña station | 1h07 | 8:40 PM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
09201 | On time 9:00 PM A Coruña station | 1h13 | 10:13 PM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
34154 | 5:14 AM A Coruña station | 1h07 | 6:21 AM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
04154 | Delayed 5:14 AM A Coruña station | 1h07 | 4:21 AM 4:21 AMOurense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
12644 | 7:05 AM A Coruña station | 3h44 | 10:49 AM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
04364 | 7:10 AM A Coruña station | 1h07 | 8:17 AM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
09101 | 10:00 AM A Coruña station | 1h13 | 11:13 AM Ourense-Empalme | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from A Coruña to Ourense run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 77 miles (124 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 77 miles (124 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 4:29 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Main provincial museum spread across historic buildings. It covers archaeology, art, and local history, making it the best museum introduction to Ourense.
Museum dedicated to writer Eduardo Blanco Amor. It offers literary context and a closer look at one of the city’s most important cultural figures.
Contemporary cultural center with changing exhibitions, art events, and architecture by Álvaro Siza. A strong choice for recent and modern programming.
Ourense’s most famous thermal area, with free outdoor hot pools by the Miño. A signature local experience combining wellness, riverside walks, and scenery.
Main square of the old city, surrounded by arcades and historic buildings. A natural base for exploring nearby churches, museums, and narrow streets.
Atmospheric old quarter with stone streets, plazas, and heritage buildings. Best area for understanding the city’s medieval layout and character.
Traditional Galician octopus served with olive oil, paprika and coarse salt. A signature dish in Ourense, often enjoyed at fairs and taverns.
Hearty soup with turnip greens, potatoes, beans and pork. A classic winter dish in inland Galicia and a staple of local home cooking.
Savory pie filled with tuna, meat or vegetables. A beloved Galician bake found in bars and bakeries, ideal for sharing.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Galician tasting menus and polished service in an elegant setting.
Historic traditional venue famous for Galician classics, seafood and local products, with a formal old-school dining room.
Popular central restaurant for grilled meats, seafood and regional dishes, offering a lively but comfortable atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona, and local buses are low cost for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
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