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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 DKK 276 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 DKK 276, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,772.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 276 Average price Cheapest | DKK 513 Average price | DKK 2,772 Average price | DKK 794 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 8m Average total duration 13h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is DKK 237 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average DKK 513.
A train is DKK 2,496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average DKK 2,772.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
Tickets start at around DKK 276 compared to roughly DKK 794 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 518. The journey takes 7h 40m versus 5h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.

10:25 AM 20h45 Santiago de Compostela 7:10 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz DKK 464 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

10:25 AM 20h45 Santiago de Compostela 7:10 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz DKK 464 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:00 AM 13h15 Santiago de Compostela 8:15 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz DKK 529 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

6:00 AM 13h15 Santiago de Compostela 7:15 PM Vitoria-Gasteiz DKK 618 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:25 AM 20h45 Santiago de Compostela 6:10 AM Vitoria-Gasteiz DKK 1,258 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz:
A train is DKK 237 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average DKK 513.
A train is DKK 2,496 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Vitoria-Gasteiz costing on average DKK 2,772.
Other travel options to Vitoria-Gasteiz take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 14h 8m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Edelweiss Air to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Vitoria-Gasteiz by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
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