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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a bus costs an average of $63.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$74 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest |
11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos:
A train is $36 (€29) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average $63 (€51).
A train is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 25m.
Bus takes on average 7h 50m.
- Around 4 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 Burgos 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 Santander Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Burgos - Rosa Manzano.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Burgos, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Burgos by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros to go to Burgos by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
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