How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

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Compare bus and train for Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a bus costs an average of $31.

Distance: 90 miles (145 km)

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$32

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$38

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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2h 7m

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The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is a train with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Villafranca del Bierzo take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Villafranca del Bierzo including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo among Omio's users.

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from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo by train, bus or flight.

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

  • Renfe ALVIA00621
    8:30 AM3h21
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe ALVIA00621
    8:30 AM3h21
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Renfe ALVIA00621
    8:30 AM3h21
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe MD37621
    8:30 AM3h21
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    11:51 AMPonferrada station
    $281One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    9:30 PM3h35
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    1:05 AMVillafranca Del Bierzo, N-6
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    3:00 PM3h35
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    6:35 PMVillafranca Del Bierzo, N-6
    $321One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 AM3h40
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    11:40 AMVillafranca Del Bierzo, N-6
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

Travel to Villafranca del Bierzo 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 Villafranca del Bierzo.

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There are 2 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Villafranca del Bierzo including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is a train with an average price of $30 (€25).

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo costing on average $32 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Villafranca del Bierzo take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 11m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is approximately 90 miles (145 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo:
  • Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Ponferrada station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, MonBus to go to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo often also extend their vacation to go to Ponferrada, León, Piedrafita Do Cebreiro, Madrid, Sarria. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Villafranca del Bierzo and these popular destinations at a great price.
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