4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare bus for Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $94 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $35. The journey takes 7h 24m versus 4h 28m 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 Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
2:00 AM 7h05 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 9:05 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
2:00 AM 7h05 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 9:05 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal
2:00 AM 7h05 Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses 9:05 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $50 1 One-way 0 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 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.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Salamanca 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 Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $42 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salamanca and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salamanca station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe AVLO to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
Travelling from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
