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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $247.
Distance: 418 miles (674 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$66 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 4m Average total duration 14h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Bordeaux:
A bus is $180 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux costing on average $247.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
Tickets start at around $66 compared to roughly $182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $116. The journey takes 14h 34m versus 9h 25m 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.
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal · Normal10:45 AM20h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:15 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Normal · Normal10:45 AM20h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:15 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1136 · IB12031:45 PM3h40Santiago de Compostela Airport5:25 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$7821One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus11:25 AM13h25Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:50 AMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$1001One-way0 transfers
Supra Economy · Normal2:15 PM18h14Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:29 AMBordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz)$1391One-way1 transfer
BA8126+
BA25727:50 AM13h55Santiago de Compostela Airport9:45 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3131One-way1 transfer
VY1670 · VY29146:35 AM11h45Santiago de Compostela Airport6:20 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3401One-way1 transfer
VY1681 · VY29149:05 AM9h15Santiago de Compostela Airport6:20 PMBordeaux Mérignac Airport$3601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux:
A bus is $495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Bordeaux costing on average $561.
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bordeaux, Quai de Paludate (Parkplatz).
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Internorte, Alsa Supra to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Bordeaux by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Nostrum, Ryanair to go to Bordeaux by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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