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Compare train and bus for Ourense to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Ourense to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
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How to get from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
377229:01 PM0h47Ourense-Empalme9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$111One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
377229:01 PM0h47Ourense-Empalme9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0912012:40 PM0h38Ourense-Empalme1:18 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
129604:47 PM1h40Ourense-Empalme6:27 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$131One-way0 transfers
049758:45 PM0h39Ourense-Empalme9:24 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$191One-way0 transfers
0440510:46 PM0h39Ourense-Empalme11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$191One-way0 transfers
Normal5:55 AM1h30Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren)7:25 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Normal12:00 PM1h30Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren)1:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Normal5:35 AM1h35Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren)7:10 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ourense to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $14 (€11).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ourense and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ourense-Empalme and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Ourense, Praza da Estacion (Estacion De Tren) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, Monbus, MonBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Monbus, MonBus.
- 17 direct trains per day with Renfe AVANT, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
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