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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 flight, with an average ticket price of $190 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $190, while a bus costs an average of $195.
Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$190 Average price Cheapest | $195 Average price | $409 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 flight is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $195.
A flight is $195 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $384.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 35m.
Train takes on average 72h 0m.
You'll arrive about 15h 35m sooner (2h 59m by flight vs 18h 34m by car) and save roughly $220 compared to fuel and tolls ($190 vs $409). 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 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)$1981One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM44h35Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1981One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- VY1670 · VY62606:35 AM6h10Santiago de Compostela Airport12:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$6901One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM46h40Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$3091One-way3 transfers
- VY1676 · VY62469:45 PM11h00Santiago de Compostela Airport8:45 AMZurich Airport$4591One-way1 transfer
- VY1684 · VY624812:15 PM8h10Santiago de Compostela Airport8:25 PMZurich Airport$7741One-way1 transfer
- VY1682 · VY624811:25 AM9h00Santiago de Compostela Airport8:25 PMZurich Airport$7741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich:
A flight is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $195.
A flight is $195 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich costing on average $384.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 34h 35m.
Train takes on average 72h 0m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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 FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Edelweiss Air, Iberia to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Edelweiss Air.
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