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 $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $50, and a flight costs an average of $129.

Distance: 284 miles (458 km)

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$72

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$351

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$81

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$114

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(fuel + tolls)

9h 25m

Average total duration

8h 55m

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4h 30m

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1h 30m

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10h 38m

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10h 8m

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5h 45m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

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1.4 - 2.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is a bus with an average price of $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $81 (€67).

A bus is $279 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $351 (€288).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

Train takes on average 10h 8m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users.

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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    10:00 AM11h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    10:00 AM11h15
    Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses
    9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    $881One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB436 · IB1137
    5:35 PM3h30
    Bilbao Airport
    9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $6921One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Renfe ALVIA04186 · 00622
    6:53 AM15h51
    Bilbao-Abando
    10:44 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • Renfe INTERCITY00283+Renfe ALVIA00622
    11:58 AM10h46
    Bilbao-Abando
    10:44 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1421 · VY1685
    8:55 AM6h50
    Bilbao Airport
    3:45 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $5881One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1421 · VY1677
    8:55 AM7h20
    Bilbao Airport
    4:15 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $5881One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1421 · VY1683
    8:55 AM13h25
    Bilbao Airport
    10:20 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    $5881One-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 $72 (€59).

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

A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $81 (€67).

A bus is $279 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $351 (€288).

The fastest way to travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

Train takes on average 10h 8m.

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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Air Europa to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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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