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Compare bus and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $124. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.7 - 4.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $124, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 1072 miles (1726 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$284 Average price | $224 Average price Cheapest | $449 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 41h 30m Average total duration 41h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
5.2 - 10.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 4.3kg 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 Rome:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Rome costing on average $284 (€234).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 0m.
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Rome is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY1670 · VY61106:35 AM14h30Santiago de Compostela Airport9:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
VY1670 · VY61106:35 AM14h30Santiago de Compostela Airport9:05 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB520 · IB6531:45 PM4h30Santiago de Compostela Airport6:15 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$3061One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM42h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:05 AMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$2591One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM45h20Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses2:30 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$2931One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM48h55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:05 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$2981One-way3 transfers
VY1670 · VY61046:35 AM10h35Santiago de Compostela Airport5:10 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1301One-way1 transfer
VY1670 · VY61086:35 AM9h15Santiago de Compostela Airport3:50 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
VY1676 · VY61009:50 PM10h30Santiago de Compostela Airport8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Rome:
A bus is $60 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Rome costing on average $284 (€234).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 0m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina).
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa, Ryanair, Airhub Airlines, Malta Air to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
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