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Compare train and bus for Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $55, while a bus costs an average of $92.
Distance: 400 miles (645 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$55 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 35m Average total duration 15h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
The journey is about 2h 42m faster (5h 5m by train vs 7h 47m by car) and roughly $100 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($55 vs $154). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0062211:06 AM 10h42 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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0062211:06 AM 10h42 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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044055:27 PM 5h58 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $117 1 One-way 1 transfer
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043357:13 AM 9h51 Zaragoza-Delicias 5:04 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $94 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0440512:53 PM 10h32 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $96 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0440510:49 AM 12h36 Zaragoza-Delicias 11:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao $97 1 One-way 1 transfer
Normal12:05 AM 12h05 Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses 12:10 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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IB11378:55 AM 12h05 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:00 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $97 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB11371:49 PM 7h11 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:00 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $106 1 One-way 1 transfer
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IB113712:31 PM 8h29 Zaragoza-Delicias 9:00 PM Santiago de Compostela Airport $106 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $37 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zaragoza to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $92.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 35m.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaragoza and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaragoza-Delicias and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaragoza, Estación Central de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, Monbus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
- 1 direct trains per day with Renfe ALVIA.
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