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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 $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 3m. 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 $75, while a flight costs an average of $525.
Distance: 418 miles (674 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $525 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 13m Average total duration 15h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 13m.
Tickets start at around $75 compared to roughly $218 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $143. The journey takes 15h 43m 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.
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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.

2:15 AM 18h00 Bordeaux 8:15 PM Santiago de Compostela $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:15 AM 18h00 Bordeaux 8:15 PM Santiago de Compostela $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:45 AM 16h30 Bordeaux 7:15 PM Santiago de Compostela $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:15 AM 18h00 Bordeaux 7:15 PM Santiago de Compostela $62 1 One-way 0 transfers
3:00 AM 17h15 Bordeaux 8:15 PM Santiago de Compostela $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:55 PM 35h25 Bordeaux 10:20 AM Santiago de Compostela $164 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $450 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 13m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses 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 Vueling, Lufthansa, KLM, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air Nostrum to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Internorte.
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