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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $371.
Distance: 297 miles (478 km)
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$30 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $371 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $30 (€26).
A bus is $345 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $371 (€313).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€26) compared to roughly $122 (€103) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $92 (€78). The journey takes 6h 43m versus 5h 58m 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
006222:03 PM 7h45 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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006222:03 PM 7h45 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB23547:40 AM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 8:50 AM Santiago de Compostela Airport $317 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3772210:23 AM 11h25 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $185 1 One-way 2 transfers
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3772210:23 AM 11h25 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $185 1 One-way 2 transfers
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04345 · 0456510:23 AM 8h19 Vitoria-Gasteiz station 6:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $196 1 One-way 2 transfers
VY1461 · VY16288:55 AM 6h25 Bilbao Airport 3:20 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $467 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1461 · VY16308:55 AM 8h15 Bilbao Airport 5:10 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $561 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB23566:10 PM 1h10 Bilbao Airport 7:20 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $589 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $30 (€26).
A bus is $345 (€291) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $371 (€313).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bilbao Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vitoria-Gasteiz station and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Vitoria - Gasteiz, Estación De Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Edelweiss Air, CitizenPlane to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe, Renfe AVLO to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Vueling, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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