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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $119. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.4 - 3.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $119, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$247 Average price | $172 Average price Cheapest | $591 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 44h 22m Average total duration 43h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $247 (€200).
A bus is $222 (€180) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $394 (€319).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 52m.
Train takes on average 51h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM43h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1521One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM43h30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)4:55 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses$1521One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH1187 · LH111011:20 AM5h30Zurich Airport4:50 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
Other options
VY6247 · VY16779:30 AM6h40Zurich Airport4:10 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1711One-way1 transfer
VY6247 · VY16759:30 AM13h55Zurich Airport11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$1761One-way1 transfer
VY6247 · VY16729:30 AM9h05Zurich Airport6:35 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2191One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $247 (€200).
A bus is $222 (€180) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $394 (€319).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 43h 52m.
Train takes on average 51h 14m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
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