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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of RM 58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of RM 58, while a flight costs an average of RM 1,367.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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RM 290 Average price | RM 58 Average price Cheapest | RM 1,367 Average price | RM 430 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 32m Average total duration 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:
A train is RM 232 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average RM 290.
A train is RM 1,309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average RM 1,367.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 32m.
Tickets start at around RM 290 compared to roughly RM 430 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about RM 141. The journey takes 11h 2m versus 5h 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 Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 00621 · 04267
8:30 AM 14h32 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando RM 285 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 00621 · 04267
8:30 AM 14h32 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 11:02 PM Bilbao-Abando RM 285 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
W474556:35 PM 1h05 Santiago de Compostela Airport 7:40 PM Bilbao Airport RM 510 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 00621+
002808:30 AM 9h52 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 6:22 PM Bilbao-Abando RM 310 1 One-way 1 transfer
- Normal
9:00 AM 10h30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 7:30 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses RM 331 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
5:30 PM 10h45 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 4:15 AM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses RM 331 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal · Normal
8:00 AM 13h20 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 9:20 PM Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses RM 341 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB23577:50 PM 1h10 Santiago de Compostela Airport 9:00 PM Bilbao Airport RM 573 1 One-way 0 transfers- IB2355
9:20 AM 1h10 Santiago de Compostela Airport 10:30 AM Bilbao Airport RM 573 1 One-way 0 transfers - VY1621 · VY1466
6:45 AM 6h55 Santiago de Compostela Airport 1:40 PM Bilbao Airport RM 1,851 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:
A train is RM 232 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average RM 290.
A train is RM 1,309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average RM 1,367.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 11h 32m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Bilbao as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Bilbao-Abando.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Bilbao by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air to go to Bilbao by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct flights per day with Iberia, CitizenPlane.
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