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Compare train and bus for Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 0m 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 Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal6:00 PM3h15Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal6:00 PM3h15Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Normal6:00 PM3h15Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro9:15 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses€221One-way0 transfers
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1256111:29 AM11h17Ribadeo station10:46 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€241One-way2 transfers
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0920111:29 AM10h00Ribadeo station9:29 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€251One-way2 transfers
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12683 · 091736:55 AM10h34Ribadeo station5:29 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€251One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ribadeo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €37.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ribadeo and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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