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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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 418 miles (674 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$61 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $169 Average price | $223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 23m Average total duration 13h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 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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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $169 (€138).
A bus is $274 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $336 (€275).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Train takes on average 17h 30m.
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.
FlixBus3:20 AM13h40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1061One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:20 AM13h40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate5:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1061One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB5440 · IB53677:35 PM3h50Bordeaux Mérignac Airport11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$13501One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus3:15 AM13h40Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1201One-way0 transfers
LX553+
LX82247:35 PM18h45Bordeaux Mérignac Airport2:20 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2931One-way1 transfer
VY2913 · VY167912:55 PM10h30Bordeaux Mérignac Airport11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$3521One-way1 transfer
VY2913 · VY168312:55 PM5h40Bordeaux Mérignac Airport6:35 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4371One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $169 (€138).
A bus is $274 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $336 (€275).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 53m.
Train takes on average 17h 30m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights 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, Ryanair, 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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