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Compare train and bus for Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a bus costs an average of €47.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price | €72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €49. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 4h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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044055:50 PM 5h35 Valladolid-Campo Grande 11:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
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044055:50 PM 5h35 Valladolid-Campo Grande 11:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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043955:50 PM 4h29 Valladolid-Campo Grande 10:19 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
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006227:00 AM 14h48 Valladolid-Campo Grande 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €43 1 One-way 1 transfer
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377227:00 AM 14h48 Valladolid-Campo Grande 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €45 1 One-way 1 transfer
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006222:58 PM 6h50 Valladolid-Campo Grande 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal2:45 PM 8h15 Valladolid, Aeropuerto de Valladolid (Salidas) 11:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal2:30 PM 8h30 Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses 11:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses €48 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is €25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €47.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valladolid and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Valladolid-Campo Grande and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe AVLO to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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