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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Lugo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Lugo:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $21 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 19m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Lugo
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal11:15 AM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro12:30 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:15 AM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro12:30 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Normal11:15 AM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro12:30 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
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043258:30 AM9h36Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao6:06 PMLugo station$221One-way1 transfer 
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005606:47 PM3h53Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:40 PMLugo station$241One-way1 transfer- 37621 · 126948:30 AM5h42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao2:12 PMLugo station$251One-way1 transfer
- Normal2:00 PM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro3:15 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
- Normal5:15 PM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro6:30 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
- Normal6:45 PM1h15Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago - Rosalía de Castro8:00 PMLugo, Estación de Autobuses$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Lugo costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Lugo take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 53m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Lugo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Lugo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Lugo, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Monbus to go to Lugo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe ALVIA to go to Lugo by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with Alsa, Alsa Supra, Monbus.
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