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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 flight with prices starting from €64. 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 flight costs an average of €64, and a bus costs an average of €123.
Distance: 1072 miles (1726 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€157 Average price Cheapest | €194 Average price | €375 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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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Rome:
A flight is €37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Rome costing on average €194.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Bus takes on average 41h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Rome
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM48h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)€2791One-way2 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM48h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses12:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)€2791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IB1136 · IB6531:45 PM4h30Santiago de Compostela Airport6:15 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport€6121One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM46h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:15 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€2791One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM48h55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:05 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)€3171One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM49h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses6:45 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina€3251One-way3 transfers
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LH50696:10 PM13h20Santiago de Compostela Airport7:30 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport€4031One-way2 transfers
VY1682 · VY610010:55 PM9h25Santiago de Compostela Airport8:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport€4141One-way1 transfer
VY1682 · VY610610:55 PM10h45Santiago de Compostela Airport9:40 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport€4141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Rome:
A flight is €37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Rome costing on average €194.
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 Tiburtina.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, GetJet Airlines, Air Europa, Ryanair, Airhub Airlines, Malta Air to go to Rome by flight.
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