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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 $113. 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 $113, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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$223 Average price | $200 Average price Cheapest |
6h 21m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 45h 15m Average total duration 44h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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How to get from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A flight is $64 (€53) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $113 (€93).
A flight is $161 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $209 (€172).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 44h 30m.
Train takes on average 38h 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 FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Vueling Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
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