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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $161. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 28h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $161, and a train costs an average of $409.
Distance: 936 miles (1507 km)
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$409 Average price | $173 Average price Cheapest |
61h 36m Average total duration 61h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 28m Average total duration Fastest 28h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela
Travel to Santiago de Compostela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela.

This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $248 (€202) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $409 (€333).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 61h 6m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
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