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Compare train and bus for Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $73, while a bus costs an average of $103.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 42m Average total duration 13h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza:
A train is $14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $68.
A train is $88 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $143.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 25m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
You'll arrive about 4h 30m sooner (3h 25m by flight vs 7h 55m by car) and save roughly $14 compared to fuel and tolls ($143 vs $157). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal3:00 PM12h05Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses3:05 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:00 PM12h05Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses3:05 AMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IB1136+
031831:45 PM6h17Santiago de Compostela Airport8:02 PMZaragoza-Delicias$5341One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM29h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:50 PMZaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses$1601One-way2 transfers
IB518+
033059:20 AM7h48Santiago de Compostela Airport5:08 PMZaragoza-Delicias$5141One-way1 transfer
IB518+
033739:20 AM9h47Santiago de Compostela Airport7:07 PMZaragoza-Delicias$5141One-way1 transfer
IB518+
031639:20 AM8h43Santiago de Compostela Airport6:03 PMZaragoza-Delicias$5541One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza:
A train is $30 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $103.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 13h 42m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Zaragoza as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Zaragoza Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and arrive in Zaragoza-Delicias.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Zaragoza by train.
- Travel with Ryanair to go to Zaragoza by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, Monbus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, MonBus to go to Zaragoza by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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