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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 bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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.
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FAQs: Travel from Santander 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 Santander to Santiago de Compostela.

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $70 (€56).
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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