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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a flight costs an average of €331.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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€58 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest | €331 Average price | €79 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Santander to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €58.
A train is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €331.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
Tickets start at around €58 compared to roughly €79 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 9h 18m versus 4h 53m 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 Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Santander to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal
3:45 AM 9h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 1:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
3:45 AM 9h15 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 1:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB1066 · IB11356:30 AM 6h20 Santander Airport 12:50 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport €567 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- Normal
11:45 AM 9h30 Santander, Estación de Autobuses 9:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
- VY1207 · VY1620
9:10 PM 13h45 Santander Airport 10:55 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport €224 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1205 · VY1632
1:15 PM 9h45 Santander Airport 11:00 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport €520 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €45 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €58.
A train is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €331.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 9h 48m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santander station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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