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Compare train and bus for Lugo to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €11, while a bus costs an average of €14.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around €14 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 20m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lugo to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:00 AM 1h15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses 12:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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11:00 AM 1h15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses 12:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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11:00 AM 1h15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses 12:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
00558+377226:30 PM 3h18 Lugo station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €19 1 One-way 1 transfer- 12696+
129602:41 PM 3h46 Lugo station 6:27 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €23 1 One-way 1 transfer - 00558+
049756:30 PM 2h54 Lugo station 9:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €24 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:00 PM 1h15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses 6:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:15 AM 1h15 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses 9:30 AM Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro €10 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
12:45 PM 1h29 Lugo, Estación de Autobuses 2:14 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 56m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugo and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugo station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugo, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus, Alsa Supra to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, Monbus, Alsa Supra.
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