How to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

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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 bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $72.

Distance: 284 miles (458 km)

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$70

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9h 17m

Average total duration

8h 47m

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9h 37m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

How to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VuelingVY1421 · VY1679
    8:55 AM8h55
    Bilbao Airport
    5:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • VuelingVY1421 · VY1679
    8:55 AM8h55
    Bilbao Airport
    5:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB436 · IB1137
    5:35 PM3h30
    Bilbao Airport
    9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $7141One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • VuelingVY1421 · VY1685
    8:55 AM7h30
    Bilbao Airport
    4:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3191One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1423 · VY1679
    7:10 AM10h40
    Bilbao Airport
    5:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3121One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1423 · VY1685
    7:10 AM9h15
    Bilbao Airport
    4:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $3291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela

Travel to Santiago de Compostela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is a bus with an average price of $53 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela:

A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $66 (€53).

A bus is $19 (€15) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 45m.

Train takes on average 9h 33m.

The distance from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is approximately 284 miles (458 km).
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air Europa, Iberia Express to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air Nostrum.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Sarria, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santiago de Compostela and these popular destinations at a great price.
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