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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 €41. 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 €41, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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€42 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price |
6h 42m Average total duration 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Salamanca costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Salamanca by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Salamanca by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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