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Compare train, bus, and flight for Burgos to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train 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 zł 106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 50m. 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 zł 106, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,446.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 106 Average price Cheapest | zł 341 Average price | zł 1,446 Average price | zł 375 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 58m Average total duration 12h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 zł 236 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average zł 341.
A train is zł 1,340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average zł 1,446.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
Tickets start at around zł 106 compared to roughly zł 375 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 270. The journey takes 4h 56m versus 4h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Burgos to Santiago de Compostela
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 Castelaozł 1221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
006223:33 PM6h15Burgos - Rosa Manzano9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 1221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY1591 · VY168310:20 AM5h20Santander Airport3:40 PMSantiago de Compostela Airportzł 7771One-way1 transfer
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044052:25 PM9h00Burgos - Rosa Manzano11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 2611One-way2 transfers
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044059:34 AM13h51Burgos - Rosa Manzano11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 2611One-way2 transfers
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044059:00 AM14h25Burgos - Rosa Manzano11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelaozł 2611One-way2 transfers
Normal4:05 AM8h05Burgos, Estación de Autobuses12:10 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuseszł 2471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 PM21h10Burgos, Estación de Autobuses4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuseszł 5351One-way1 transfer
VY1591 · VY167710:20 AM7h45Santander Airport6:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airportzł 1,5261One-way1 transfer
IB1066 · IB11356:30 AM6h35Santander Airport1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airportzł 2,6381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is zł 236 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average zł 341.
A train is zł 1,340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Burgos to Santiago de Compostela costing on average zł 1,446.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 26m.
Bus takes on average 12h 58m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses 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 Vueling, Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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