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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 $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $144.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $144 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 6m Average total duration 13h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza
Compare the available ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $58.
A train is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
The journey is about 2h 59m faster (4h 56m by train vs 7h 55m by car) and roughly $101 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($52 vs $153). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 PM 12h05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 3:05 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal3:00 PM 12h05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 3:05 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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060115:47 AM 5h47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 11:34 AM Zaragoza-Delicias $90 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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061115:47 AM 7h10 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 12:57 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $89 1 One-way 1 transfer
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061215:47 AM 8h10 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 1:57 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $90 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0601510:49 AM 10h15 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 9:04 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
Supra Economy · Normal2:15 PM 13h00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses 3:15 AM Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses $109 1 One-way 1 transfer
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033939:20 AM 11h40 Santiago de Compostela Airport 9:00 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $352 1 One-way 1 transfer
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031439:20 AM 6h49 Santiago de Compostela Airport 4:09 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $354 1 One-way 1 transfer
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033059:20 AM 7h48 Santiago de Compostela Airport 5:08 PM Zaragoza-Delicias $354 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $58.
A train is $92 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zaragoza costing on average $144.
Other travel options to Zaragoza take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses 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 Monbus, Alsa, FlixBus, Alsa Supra to go to Zaragoza by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Zaragoza by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia Express, CitizenPlane, Iberia to go to Zaragoza by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 0 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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