Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santander to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $60.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $337 Average price | $82 Average price |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Travel optionsfrom Santander to Santiago de Compostela
How to get from Santander to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Santander to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IB1066 · IB5196:30 AM6h35Santander Airport1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
IB1066 · IB5196:30 AM6h35Santander Airport1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$2161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IB1064 · IB11375:40 PM3h25Santander Airport9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$7321One-way1 transfer
Other options
VY1591 · VY16859:05 AM7h30Santander Airport4:35 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4811One-way1 transfer
VY1591 · VY16839:05 AM6h35Santander Airport3:40 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4991One-way1 transfer
VY1597 · VY16806:40 PM14h10Santander Airport8:50 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport$4721One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 06
Apr 07
Apr 08
Apr 09
Apr 10
Apr 11
Apr 12
Apr 13
Apr 14
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
Apr 22
Apr 23
Apr 24
Apr 25
Apr 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Santander to Santiago de Compostela
Travel to Santiago de Compostela easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santander to Santiago de Compostela.

This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Santiago de Compostela:
A flight is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $67 (€55).
A flight is $14 (€11) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santander to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $74 (€61).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander 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 Santander Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Santander, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
- Travel with Iberia to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Travelling from Santander to Santiago de Compostela: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


