How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

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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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$247

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$201

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5h 58m

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34h 35m

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4.3 - 8.6kg

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1.4 - 3.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $201 (€163).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 5m.

Train takes on average 71h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM44h35
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1311One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM44h35
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1311One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:25 AM44h35
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1311One-way
    3 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM46h40
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $2501One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich.

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There are 3 options to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $201 (€163).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 34h 5m.

Train takes on average 71h 30m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is approximately 886 miles (1427 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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