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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Burgos
Omio recommends booking the train 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 an average ticket price of €44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €44, while a bus costs an average of €66.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€44 Average price Cheapest | €66 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 39m Average total duration 11h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €66.
A train is €216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €260.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 39m.
Tickets start at around €44 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €37. The journey takes 5h 49m versus 4h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM22h50Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:15 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses€1261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM22h50Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:15 AMBurgos, Estación de Autobuses€1261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY1678 · VY20246:35 PM14h05Santiago de Compostela Airport8:40 AMLogroño-Agoncillo Airport€4221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos:
A train is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €66.
A train is €216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €260.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 11h 39m.
- 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 Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Burgos by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Burgos by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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