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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €6 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, while a bus costs an average of €22.
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€6 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price | €29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Ribadeo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Tickets start at around €6 compared to roughly €29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €23. The journey takes 5h 1m versus 2h 3m 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 Ribadeo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal9:00 AM3h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMRibadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro€221One-way0 transfers
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Normal9:00 AM3h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMRibadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro€221One-way0 transfers
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Normal9:00 AM3h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:00 PMRibadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro€221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo:
A train is €15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Ribadeo costing on average €22.
Other travel options to Ribadeo take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
- Around 25 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Ribadeo 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 Ribadeo station.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Ribadeo, Avenida Rosalia De Castro.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Ribadeo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Ribadeo by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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