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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Ourense
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Ourense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €370.
Distance: 219 miles (353 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €370 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Ourense, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ourense:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Ourense costing on average €53.
A train is €338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ourense costing on average €370.
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €29. The journey takes 8h 7m versus 5h 17m 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 Santander to Ourense
How to get from Santander to Ourense by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Ourense is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

10:30 AM 9h30 Santander 8:00 PM Ourense €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:30 AM 9h30 Santander 8:00 PM Ourense €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:30 AM 9h30 Santander 8:00 PM Ourense €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:30 AM 9h30 Santander 7:00 PM Ourense €52 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ourense:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Ourense costing on average €53.
A train is €338 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ourense costing on average €370.
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Ourense as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santander Airport and arrive in Vigo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Ourense-Empalme.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ourense, Rúa Eulogio Gómez Franqueira (Estación intermodal).
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Ourense by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe MD to go to Ourense by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Ourense by bus.
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