Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Rome to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $143. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $143, and a flight costs an average of $90.
Distance: 1072 miles (1726 km)
Compare flight with
Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$227 Average price | $216 Average price Cheapest | $659 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 40m Average total duration 36h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Rome to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $227 (€184).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom Rome to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Rome to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rome to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM43h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1931One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM43h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1931One-way3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM43h00Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1931One-way3 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM51h50Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1971One-way3 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 25
May 26
May 27
May 28
May 29
May 30
May 31
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Rome 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 Rome to Santiago de Compostela.

This is compared to other travel options from Rome to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $227 (€184).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 10m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Malta Air, Air Europa, GetJet Airlines to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
Travelling from Rome to Santiago de Compostela: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

