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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, while a bus costs an average of $60.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$60 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo:
A train is $49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Viana do Castelo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26. The journey takes 3h 29m versus 1h 58m 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 Viana do Castelo
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:55 AM 2h45 Santiago de Compostela 11:40 AM Viana do Castelo $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:55 AM 2h45 Santiago de Compostela 11:40 AM Viana do Castelo $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:55 AM 2h45 Santiago de Compostela 11:40 AM Viana do Castelo $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:05 PM 6h25 Santiago de Compostela 9:30 PM Viana do Castelo $124 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo:
A train is $49 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Viana do Castelo costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Viana do Castelo take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Viana do Castelo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Viana do Castelo.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Viana do Castelo, Rua General Humberto Delgado (Central de Camionagem).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Viana do Castelo by bus.
- Travel with Renfe to go to Viana do Castelo by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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