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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a flight costs an average of $330.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $330 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 43m Average total duration 11h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $72.
A train is $317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $330.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $113 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42. The journey takes 11h 13m versus 5h 45m 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 Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal10:00 AM11h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal10:00 AM11h15Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB436 · IB11375:35 PM3h30Bilbao Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$6801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 04186 · 006226:53 AM14h55Bilbao-Abando9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$771One-way1 transfer
00283+0062211:58 AM9h50Bilbao-Abando9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$821One-way1 transfer
- Normal2:15 AM10h45Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses1:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$871One-way0 transfers
- VY1437 · VY16807:15 PM13h15Bilbao Airport8:30 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2131One-way1 transfer
- VY1431 · VY16853:05 PM5h20Bilbao Airport8:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
- VY1431 · VY16753:05 PM7h25Bilbao Airport10:30 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $59 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $72.
A train is $317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $330.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bilbao-Abando and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Edelweiss Air to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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