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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 bus, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. 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 bus costs an average of €48, while a train costs an average of €53.
Distance: 213 miles (343 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€53 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €18. The journey takes 4h 41m 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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006226:40 AM15h08Valladolid-Campo Grande9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€551One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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006226:40 AM15h08Valladolid-Campo Grande9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€551One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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043955:50 PM4h29Valladolid-Campo Grande10:19 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€901One-way1 transfer
Other options
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0062212:25 PM9h23Valladolid-Campo Grande9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€601One-way1 transfer
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006222:58 PM6h50Valladolid-Campo Grande9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€831One-way1 transfer
04091 · 0062210:18 AM11h30Valladolid-Campo Grande9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao€991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valladolid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €53.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 57m.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Valladolid, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
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