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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €138.
Distance: 418 miles (674 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €130 Average price | €138 Average price | €184 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €130.
A bus is €98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €138.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
Train takes on average 18h 0m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €184 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €143. The journey takes 14h 3m versus 9h 21m 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 Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal4:45 AM16h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal4:45 AM16h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1200 · IB11359:05 AM4h00Bordeaux Mérignac Airport1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport€5621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal · Normal3:15 AM18h00Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€321One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:15 AM13h40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€511One-way0 transfers- Normal3:30 AM13h30Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes5:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€591One-way0 transfers
- VY2913 · VY16774:10 PM4h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport€891One-way1 transfer
- IB5438 · IB53644:10 PM4h55Bordeaux Mérignac Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport€1951One-way1 transfer
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LX1101+
LX822410:55 AM32h15Bordeaux Mérignac Airport7:10 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport€4101One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €130.
A bus is €98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €138.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
Train takes on average 18h 0m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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