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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 21m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
Tickets start at around €17 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.58. The journey takes 1h 51m 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.
- Normal12:20 AM2h10Lugo, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal12:20 AM2h10Lugo, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal12:20 AM2h10Lugo, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
Other options
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129602:41 PM3h46Lugo station6:27 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€221One-way1 transfer 
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049756:30 PM2h54Lugo station9:24 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€241One-way1 transfer- 00558+044056:30 PM4h55Lugo station11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€241One-way1 transfer
- Normal10:40 AM2h20Lugo, Estación de Autobuses1:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
- Normal8:30 PM2h30Lugo, Estación de Autobuses11:00 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€161One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy10:35 PM2h15Lugo, Estación de Autobuses12:50 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugo, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Monbus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Monbus.
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