How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £107 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £107, while a flight costs an average of £218.

Distance: 1539 km

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£107

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Cheapest

£218

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£430

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29h 45m

Average total duration

29h 15m

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30m

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5h 24m

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3h 24m

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20h 10m

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1.5 - 3.8kg

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4.6 - 9.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela is a coach with an average price of £107.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela:

A coach is £111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £218.

A coach is £270 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £377.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 45m.

Train takes on average 49h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £107 compared to roughly £430 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £323. The journey takes 29h 15m versus 20h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela

How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    21:2042h35
    Frankfurt am Main
    15:55Santiago de Compostela
    £691One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    21:2042h35
    Frankfurt am Main
    15:55Santiago de Compostela
    £691One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:0032h55
    Frankfurt am Main
    15:55Santiago de Compostela
    £1211One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:3033h25
    Frankfurt am Main
    14:55Santiago de Compostela
    £911One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    6:3033h25
    Frankfurt am Main
    15:55Santiago de Compostela
    £1111One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBus
    20:2042h35
    Frankfurt am Main
    14:55Santiago de Compostela
    £1781One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela is a coach with an average price of £107.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela:

A coach is £111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £218.

A coach is £270 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £377.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Coach takes on average 29h 45m.

Train takes on average 49h 28m.

The Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela distance is approximately 1539 km.
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 4 flights per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Santiago de Compostela by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Nostrum to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Santiago de Compostela often also extend their vacation to go to Madrid, Porto, Sarria, Barcelona, Vigo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santiago de Compostela and these popular destinations at a great price.

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