How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of kr396 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr396, while a flight costs an average of kr1471.

Distance: 297 miles (478 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is a train with an average price of kr299.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz:

A train is kr427 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average kr725.

A train is kr2491 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average kr2790.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 26m.

Bus takes on average 14h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Vitoria-Gasteiz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 11m sooner (2h 39m by flight vs 5h 50m by car). Tickets start at around kr2790 compared to roughly kr794 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM20h45
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:10 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    kr7721One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM20h45
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:10 AMVitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses
    kr7721One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1136 · IB435
    1:45 PM3h10
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    4:55 PMBilbao Airport
    kr45241One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • VuelingVY1682 · VY2024
    10:55 PM9h50
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    8:45 AMLogroño-Agoncillo Airport
    kr16071One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1670 · VY1422
    6:35 AM3h50
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    10:25 AMBilbao Airport
    kr24981One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1670 · VY1424
    6:35 AM5h55
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    12:30 PMBilbao Airport
    kr25381One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz

Travel to Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz.

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There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Vitoria-Gasteiz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is a train with an average price of kr299.

This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz:

A train is kr427 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average kr725.

A train is kr2491 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average kr2790.

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 26m.

Bus takes on average 14h 26m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is approximately 297 miles (478 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
  • Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Vueling, Iberia to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe AVLO, Renfe INTERCITY, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, Iberia.
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz often also extend their vacation to go to Bilbao, Madrid, Pamplona, Barcelona, Donostia-San Sebastian. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vitoria-Gasteiz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Vitoria-Gasteiz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Vitoria-Gasteiz, explore the local gastronomy at the Mercado de Abastos, attend a performance at the Teatro Principal Antzokia, and discover history at the Bibat Museum. Enjoy a walk through the Old Town, and participate in a wine tasting tour in the Rioja Alavesa region. Visit sights like the Cathedral of Santa María, Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, the Artium Museum, Salburua Wetlands, and the Anillo Verde for a complete experience.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Vitoria - Gasteiz, allowing time to visit its historic old town, enjoy the local cuisine, and explore nearby natural parks.
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