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Compare train and bus for Vigo to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$13 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  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.
Compare ways to travel from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $19 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 10m versus 1h 5m 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.
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How to get from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006217:32 AM 0h56 Vigo Urzáiz 8:28 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
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7:32 AM 0h56 Vigo Urzáiz 8:28 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
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8:00 AM 0h54 Vigo Urzáiz 8:54 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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7:32 AM 0h56 Vigo Urzáiz 8:28 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $12 1 One-way 0 transfers 
124806:48 AM 1h34 Vigo-Guixar 8:22 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $12 1 One-way 0 transfers- 12528
12:31 PM 1h36 Vigo-Guixar 2:07 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:45 AM 1h15 Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo 12:00 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
8:45 AM 1h20 Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo 10:05 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $10 1 One-way 0 transfers - Normal
4:35 PM 1h20 Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo 5:55 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 16 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vigo and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vigo Urzáiz and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Vigo, Estacion intermodal de Vigo and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Monbus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 16 direct buses per day with Monbus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA.
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