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Compare train, bus, and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$247 Average price | $201 Average price Cheapest | $404 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 34h 35m Average total duration 34h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $247 (€201).
A bus is $182 (€148) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $383 (€311).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 5m.
Train takes on average 71h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Santiago de Compostela to Zurich
How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM44h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1311One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM44h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1311One-way3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM44h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1311One-way3 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM46h40Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$2501One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $247 (€201).
A bus is $182 (€148) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $383 (€311).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 5m.
Train takes on average 71h 30m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Edelweiss Air.
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