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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 €41 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. 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 €41, while a flight costs an average of €379.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price | €379 Average price | €81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 3m Average total duration 11h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €72.
A train is €339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €379.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €41. The journey takes 5h 12m 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.
- Normal
3:00 PM 7h50 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 10:50 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
3:00 PM 7h50 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 10:50 PM Burgos, Estación de Autobuses €53 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
VY1627 · VY12048:05 AM 4h15 Santiago de Compostela Airport 12:20 PM Santander Airport €325 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- VY1633 · VY1204
10:30 PM 10h00 Santiago de Compostela Airport 8:30 AM Santander Airport €176 1 One-way 1 transfer - VY1621 · VY1204
6:45 AM 5h35 Santiago de Compostela Airport 12:20 PM Santander Airport €292 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos:
A train is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €72.
A train is €339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Burgos costing on average €379.
Other travel options to Burgos take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 42m.
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 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 Iberia, Vueling to go to Burgos by flight.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Burgos by train.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Burgos by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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