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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. 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 bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 284 miles (458 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$88 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $269 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $120.
A bus is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $269.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around $88 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 6h 54m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:00 AM10h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM10h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMBilbao, Estación de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1136 · IB4351:45 PM3h10Santiago de Compostela Airport4:55 PMBilbao Airport$6951One-way1 transfer
Other options
- VY1670 · VY14226:35 AM3h50Santiago de Compostela Airport10:25 AMBilbao Airport$4681One-way1 transfer
- VY1670 · VY14246:35 AM5h55Santiago de Compostela Airport12:30 PMBilbao Airport$4741One-way1 transfer
- VY1678 · VY14361:35 PM8h40Santiago de Compostela Airport10:15 PMBilbao Airport$5381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao:
A bus is $32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $120.
A bus is $181 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao costing on average $269.
Other travel options to Bilbao take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 24m.
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bilbao, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Bilbao by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea to go to Bilbao by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE to go to Bilbao by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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