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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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $482.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $482 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Santander:
A bus is $431 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Santander costing on average $482 (€403).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $96 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€37). The journey takes 8h 49m versus 4h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Santander
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal9:00 AM8h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:45 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal9:00 AM8h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses5:45 PMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IB1136 · IB4931:45 PM3h15Santiago de Compostela Airport5:00 PMSantander Airport$6801One-way1 transfer
Other options
- Normal5:30 PM9h00Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses2:30 AMSantander, Estación de Autobuses$751One-way0 transfers
VY1670 · VY15966:35 AM10h30Santiago de Compostela Airport5:05 PMSantander Airport$3701One-way1 transfer- VY1676 · VY159612:00 PM5h05Santiago de Compostela Airport5:05 PMSantander Airport$3881One-way1 transfer
- IB1136+
041931:45 PM9h27Santiago de Compostela Airport11:12 PMSantander station$4581One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Santander:
A bus is $431 (€360) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Santander costing on average $482 (€403).
Other travel options to Santander take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 19m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Santander as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Santander Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santander, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, Alsa Supra to go to Santander by bus.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling to go to Santander by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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