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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 an average ticket price of $178 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $178, while a flight costs an average of $462.
Distance: 886 miles (1427 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$462 Average price | $178 Average price Cheapest | $570 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 55m Average total duration 32h 25m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 55m.
You'll arrive about 14h 23m sooner (4h 12m by flight vs 18h 35m by car) and save roughly $109 compared to fuel and tolls ($462 vs $570). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
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 PM 43h30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 4:55 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $160 1 One-way 3 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM 43h30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 4:55 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $160 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM 43h30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 4:55 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses $160 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A bus is $285 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 55m.
- Around 17 flights 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 Vueling, Iberia, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Aegean Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Edelweiss Air, easyJet, Swiss.
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