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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $117. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 28h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $117, and a train costs an average of $508.
Distance: 936 miles (1507 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$119 Average price Cheapest | $508 Average price | $402 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 45m Average total duration Fastest 28h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48h 25m Average total duration 47h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $389 (€311) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $508 (€406).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 15m.
Train takes on average 47h 55m.
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How to get from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:20 AM32h35Mainz2:55 PMSantiago de Compostela$1171One-way0 transfers
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6:20 AM32h35Mainz2:55 PMSantiago de Compostela$1171One-way0 transfers
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6:20 AM32h35Mainz2:55 PMSantiago de Compostela$1171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $389 (€311) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $508 (€406).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 28h 15m.
Train takes on average 47h 55m.
- Around 10 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with vlexx to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
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