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Compare train, bus, and flight for Burgos to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $50, while a bus costs an average of $80.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $100 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 40m Average total duration 11h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Burgos to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $80 (€64).
A train is $189 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€64) compared to roughly $100 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 11h 10m versus 4h 44m 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 Burgos to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 006223:33 PM6h15Burgos - Rosa Manzano9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 006223:33 PM6h15Burgos - Rosa Manzano9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB494 · IB11375:40 PM3h25Santander Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$7021One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal5:20 AM7h35Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
- Normal4:05 AM8h05Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:10 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM21h10Burgos, Estación de Autobuses4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1501One-way1 transfer
VY2025 · VY16759:25 AM14h00Logroño-Agoncillo Airport11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1701One-way1 transfer- VY2025 · VY16719:25 AM6h35Logroño-Agoncillo Airport4:00 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2051One-way1 transfer
- IB1060 · IB11359:20 AM3h45Santander Airport1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $80 (€64).
A train is $189 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $239 (€193).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 40m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Burgos 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 Santander Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Burgos - Rosa Manzano and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Burgos, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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