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Compare train and bus for Astorga to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$37 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $0.17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Tickets start at around $37 compared to roughly $55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18. The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 54m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Astorga to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006225:39 PM4h09Astorga station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
006225:39 PM4h09Astorga station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
006225:39 PM4h09Astorga station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
377225:39 PM4h09Astorga station9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$351One-way0 transfers
Normal7:30 PM4h45Astorga, Estación de Autobuses12:15 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way0 transfers
Normal4:15 AM4h45Astorga, Estación de Autobuses9:00 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way0 transfers
Normal7:05 AM5h05Astorga, Estación de Autobuses12:10 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $0.17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $37.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Astorga and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Astorga station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Astorga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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