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Museo de Pontevedra
Main city museum complex with archaeology, art and local history displays in several historic buildings around the old town.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£5
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
44 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
54 m
Buses on 05 Sept
17
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 17 buses from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra, including 17 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 44 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 51 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£6 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 21m Average total duration 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra:
A train is £0.14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra costing on average £6.
Other travel options to Pontevedra take longer:
Coach takes on average 51m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (51m by bus vs 54m by car) and save roughly £4 compared to fuel and tolls (£6 vs £10). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Monbus, BlaBlaCar, MonBus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra coaches for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 17:15 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 18:15 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 18:20 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 19:20 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 20:30 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 19:10 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 20:05 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 20:15 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 21:15 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 21:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 22:05 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 22:20 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 23:15 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
Normal | 7:15 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 8:15 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0h50 | 9:20 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:00 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 11:30 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 10:10 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 11:10 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 12:05 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 11:30 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h33 | 13:03 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 12:20 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h00 | 13:20 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 13:10 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 0h55 | 14:05 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 14:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 15:35 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
Normal | 16:05 Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 1h30 | 17:35 Pontevedra, Estación De Autobuses | 0 changesdirect | |
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra run on average 19 times per day, taking around 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
There are 19 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:15, the last at 22:20. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 55m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 55m |
First bus 6:15 |
Last bus 22:20 |
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Discover the best of Pontevedra — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pontevedra trip today.
Main city museum complex with archaeology, art and local history displays in several historic buildings around the old town.
Museum section in the restored Sarmiento building, presenting archaeology and heritage collections in a former Jesuit college.
Contemporary extension of the provincial museum, used for temporary exhibitions and a modern presentation of art and cultural programmes.
Pontevedra’s main square, lined with arcades, terraces and historic buildings, ideal for soaking up the rhythm of the old town.
Historic square with the pilgrim church at its centre, a classic photo stop and one of the city’s best-known urban spaces.
Lively central square beside the town hall and San Francisco church, often used for events and a useful starting point for exploring.
Galician-style octopus with olive oil, paprika and salt, usually served on wooden plates. A signature dish across Galicia and a staple at local festas.
Rich empanada pie filled traditionally with tuna, cod or meat, plus onion and pepper. A classic Galician bakery and family table favourite.
Thick soup of turnip greens, potatoes, beans and pork products. Deeply traditional in inland Galicia, especially in cooler months and festive meals.
Well-regarded dining room focusing on updated Galician cooking, quality produce and carefully presented tasting-style dishes.
Refined Galician restaurant known for seasonal seafood, rice dishes and polished service in an elegant yet relaxed setting.
Traditional tavern-style spot popular for Galician tapas, shellfish and local classics in a lively old-town atmosphere.
Moderate for Spain: meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels in peak summer can rise. Local buses are affordable, making Pontevedra cheaper than larger tourist cities.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up, and small change is enough in cafés.
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Estación De Autobuses -> Praza de España, Pontevedra
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