284 miles (458 km) | |
Train, bus or flight | |
$47 - $66 | |
Bus • $47 (€42) • 10 h 45 min | |
Flight • $65 (€59) • 1 h 5 min | |
Alsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe Viajeros |
Travel 284 miles (458 km) by train, bus or flight between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Alsa, Vueling Airlines or Renfe Viajeros among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela.
How to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
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.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Travel between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela on Iberia, Vueling Airlines and Alsa travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.
Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Iberia is Spain’s leading airline, headquartered in Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas in Madrid, offering flights around Europe and across the world. It offers different fares for your next travel from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela including: Basic Fare, Classic Fare, Flexible Fare and Business Club.
There are 3 travel options from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $47 (€42) compared to other travel options to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $18 (€16) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $65 (€59) from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela.
A bus is $19 (€18) less than a train with an average ticket price of $66 (€60) from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela.
The fastest way from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.
There are alternative travel options to Santiago de Compostela that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 10 h 45 min of travel time.
Train takes 9 h 33 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 284 miles (458 km) between Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela.
The average frequency per day from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Santiago de Compostela as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela.
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