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Compare train and bus for Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$8 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 17m Average total duration Fastest 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
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How to get from Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal6:55 AM0h50Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses7:45 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
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Normal6:55 AM0h50Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses7:45 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal6:55 AM0h50Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses7:45 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal3:56 PM0h55Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses4:51 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
Normal7:25 PM0h55Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses8:20 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
Normal5:56 PM0h55Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses6:51 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pontevedra to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $8 (€7).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Pontevedra and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pontevedra station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Monbus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, MonBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 18 direct buses per day with Monbus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
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