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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 train, with an average ticket price of €29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €29, while a bus costs an average of €31.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€31 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around €31 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €15. The journey takes 4h 54m 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.
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5:39 PM 4h09 Astorga station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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5:39 PM 4h09 Astorga station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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5:39 PM 4h09 Astorga station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
377225:39 PM 4h09 Astorga station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:15 AM 4h45 Astorga, Estación de Autobuses 9:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €29 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
7:05 AM 5h05 Astorga, Estación de Autobuses 12:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €2 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Astorga to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €31.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 2 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD.
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