The cheapest and fastest coaches from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 33 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 3 buses that leave Villafranca del Bierzo for Santiago de Compostela every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 145 km distance in an average of 4 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach for Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 145 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela bus times
The table below shows live departures for Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela coaches for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:20 Villafranca del Bierzo | 3h40 | 21:00 Santiago de Compostela | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 4 December | |||||
![]() | 05:45 Villafranca del Bierzo | 5h10 | 10:55 Santiago de Compostela | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:55 Villafranca del Bierzo | 4h50 | 18:45 Santiago de Compostela | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela
Buses from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £21 by train.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest coach covers the 145 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 145 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 05:30 |
Last bus 21:30 |
Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de CompostelaYou can travel by bus between Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela with Alsa, BlaBlaCar for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Villafranca del Bierzo to Santiago de Compostela by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Villafranca Del Bierzo, N-6, which is located around 0.4 miles (591 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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