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Museo Goya
Art museum focused on Francisco de Goya and Spanish painting, with an important collection in a restored Renaissance building in the old town.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$186
Fastest journey
5 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
645 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $186 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 12 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Zaragoza on Sat, Jun 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 645 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 47 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 7 h 10 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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06111Omio 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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $156 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 48m Average total duration Fastest 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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 $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
The journey is about 37m faster (7h 18m by train vs 7h 55m by car) and roughly $85 (€69) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($71 (€57) vs $156 (€127)). 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 AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, 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 Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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04154+ 06121 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h10 | 11:57 AM 11:57 AMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04154+ 06021 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h33 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06171 | Delayed 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 12h06 | 4:57 PM 4:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06121 | Delayed 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h06 | 11:57 AM 11:57 AMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04464+ 06021 | Delayed 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h29 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06121 | Delayed 5:43 AM 7:43 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h14 | 11:57 AM 11:57 AMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06171 | Delayed 5:43 AM 7:43 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h14 | 4:57 PM 4:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04364+ 06021 | Delayed 5:43 AM 7:43 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h37 | 2:20 PM 2:20 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
00621 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h53 | 7:23 PM Zaragoza-Delicias | 0 transfersDirect | |
04494+ 06201 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:49 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h10 | 7:59 PM 7:59 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 06015 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:49 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h15 | 7:04 PM 7:04 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 06171 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:49 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h08 | 4:57 PM 4:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04314+ 06171 | Delayed 9:48 AM 11:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h09 | 4:57 PM 4:57 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04314+ 06201 | Delayed 9:48 AM 11:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h11 | 7:59 PM 7:59 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
04314+ 06015 | Delayed 9:48 AM 11:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h16 | 7:04 PM 7:04 PMZaragoza-Delicias | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 400 miles (645 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 400 miles (645 km) |
Average train duration 7h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 40m |
First train 5:47 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
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Art museum focused on Francisco de Goya and Spanish painting, with an important collection in a restored Renaissance building in the old town.
Archaeological museum built around the remains of the Roman theatre of Caesaraugusta, explaining Zaragoza's Roman past through ruins and interpretation spaces.
Main provincial museum with archaeology and fine arts collections, especially strong on Roman finds and works linked to Aragonese history.
Grand central square framed by major monuments, the social and ceremonial heart of Zaragoza and essential for first-time visitors.
Atmospheric old-town lane network famous for tapas culture and lively street scenes, also popular for evening walks and social media photos.
Zaragoza's best-known urban park, ideal for long walks, tree-lined avenues, fountains and a classic local weekend atmosphere.
Roast milk-fed lamb with PGI status, one of Aragón’s signature dishes, prized for its tender meat and simple seasoning.
A traditional shepherd’s dish of fried breadcrumbs, usually cooked with garlic, olive oil, and often grapes or chorizo.
Salt cod flaked and cooked with garlic, olive oil, and vegetables; a classic dish widely associated with Aragón and nearby regions.
Historic restaurant in the old town, renowned for vegetables from the Ebro valley and classic Aragonese cuisine in an elegant setting.
Established traditional restaurant famous for roast meats, especially ternasco, with a rustic Aragonese tavern feel.
Popular casual spot specializing in migas prepared in many styles, making it a great place to try a classic Aragonese dish.
Generally cheaper than Madrid or Barcelona. Good value for hotels, tapas, and local transport, though central hotels and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Small change for cafes is enough; taxis are usually rounded up, and tipping is not expected elsewhere.
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