How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca

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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 198 miles (320 km)

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$51

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$55

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6h 42m

Average total duration

6h 12m

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4h 52m

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from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe AVLO04334+Renfe ALVIA04909
04:26PM6h25
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
10:51PMSalamanca station
$551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Renfe AVLO04334+Renfe ALVIA04909
04:26PM6h25
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
10:51PMSalamanca station
$551One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Renfe AVLO04334+Renfe ALVIA04909
04:26PM6h25
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
10:51PMSalamanca station
$551One-way
1 transfer

Other options

AlsaNormal
04:10PM7h25
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
11:35PMSalamanca, Estación de Autobuses
$561One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB518+Renfe ALVIA04909
09:25AM13h26
Santiago de Compostela Airport
10:51PMSalamanca station
$4991One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca

Travel to Salamanca easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca.

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There are 2 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Salamanca including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca:

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca costing on average $55 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca is by train with an average journey time of 4h 31m.

Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 25m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca is approximately 198 miles (320 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca is:
  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Salamanca as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca:
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Salamanca by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Salamanca by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Madrid Barajas Airport, Valladolid, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salamanca and these popular destinations at a great price.
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