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Compare train, bus, and flight for Granada to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Granada to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 1.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a flight costs an average of $418.
Distance: 472 miles (760 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $418 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 21m Average total duration 13h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg 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 Granada to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $49 (€41).
A train is $371 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $418 (€350).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 14h 21m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $201 (€168) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151 (€127). The journey takes 13h 51m versus 9h 52m 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 Granada to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Granada to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal1:30 AM18h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal1:30 AM18h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1024 · IB11375:40 PM3h25Granada Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4101One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal · Normal1:30 AM18h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$801One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:30 AM16h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal10:30 AM16h00Granada, Estación De Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$831One-way1 transfer
VY2019 · VY16856:40 AM9h45Granada Airport4:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
VY2019 · VY16796:40 AM11h10Granada Airport5:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1661One-way1 transfer
VY2017 · VY168010:30 PM10h15Granada Airport8:45 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1751One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Granada to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Granada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $49 (€41).
A train is $371 (€311) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Granada to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $418 (€350).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 14h 21m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Granada 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 Granada Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Granada station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Granada, 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 Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
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