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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Santander
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Santander 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a flight costs an average of €157.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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€62 Average price Cheapest | €89 Average price | €362 Average price |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Santander by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Santander is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY1669 · VY1592Cheapest
VY1669 · VY1592Fastest
IB520 · IB1063Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Santander
Travel to Santander 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 Santander.
There are 2 travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Santander: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Santander is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $65 (€59) compared to other travel options to Santander:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $29 (€26) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Santander costing on average $94 (€85).
The fastest way from Santiago de Compostela to Santander is by bus with an average journey time of 8 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Santander that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 10 h 24 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 241 miles (389 km) from Santiago de Compostela to Santander.
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Santander is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 18 flights per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Santiago de Compostela and Santander as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Santander:
- Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Santander depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses to Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santiago de Compostela to Santander:
- You can go to Santander from Santiago de Compostela by bus with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $51 (€46) with FlixBus from Santiago de Compostela to Santander on Omio.
- You can travel by plane between Santiago de Compostela and Santander with Vueling Airlines, and you can find Vueling Airlines Santiago de Compostela to Santander tickets for $29 (€26) on Omio.
- You can take a train from Santiago de Compostela to Santander with Renfe Viajeros or AVE. Cheap tickets can be found for $94 (€85) with Renfe Viajeros from Santiago de Compostela to Santander.
Yes, there are direct routes from Santiago de Compostela to Santander with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Santander with Alsa or FlixBus.
- You can find 2 direct flights per day to take to Santander with.
Direct services to Santander tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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