Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Burgos
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006218:30 AM6h23Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao2:53 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano€471One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
006218:30 AM6h23Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao2:53 PMBurgos - Rosa Manzano€471One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1136 · IB10631:45 PM3h15Santiago de Compostela Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport€6981One-way1 transfer
Other options
Normal5:00 PM7h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:35 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses€531One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM22h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:15 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses€1221One-way1 transfer
VY1681 · VY15969:20 AM6h35Santiago de Compostela Airport3:55 PMSantander Airport€3381One-way1 transfer
VY1670 · VY15966:35 AM9h20Santiago de Compostela Airport3:55 PMSantander Airport€3461One-way1 transfer
VY1682 · VY159611:25 AM4h30Santiago de Compostela Airport3:55 PMSantander Airport€4331One-way1 transfer
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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 44m. 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 €21, and a bus costs an average of €51.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€73 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Burgos:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €73.
A train is €294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €337.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos:
A train is €30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €73.
A train is €294 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €337.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 2m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
- 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, AVE, 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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