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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Gijón to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £40 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, while a flight costs an average of £257.
Distance: 245 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£40 Average Price Cheapest | £257 Average Price | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £257.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 22m.
Tickets start at around £40 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 5h 52m versus 3h 14m 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.
How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Gijón by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Gijón to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Santiago de Compostela are A Coruña, Vigo, Pontevedra, Ourense and Vilagarcía de Arousa. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Santiago de Compostela on Omio.
A Coruña is a lively Atlantic city in Galicia, known for the Tower of Hercules and its long seafront promenade. Beaches sit close to a compact centre with glass-fronted buildings, tapas streets and a strong maritime feel.
Vigo is Galicia’s largest city, known for its busy fishing port and strong maritime character. Hilltop neighbourhoods, seafood culture and views towards the Cíes Islands give it a lively coastal feel.
Pontevedra is known for its pedestrian old town, handsome granite squares and easy-going Galician atmosphere. Historic churches, arcaded streets and a strong tapas culture give the city a calm, lived-in character.
Ourense is known for its hot springs, Roman bridge and compact old town on the Miño. It feels relaxed and local, with thermal baths, historic streets and a strong Galician food and wine culture.
Vilagarcía de Arousa is a Galician coastal town on the Ría de Arousa, known for its harbour, seafood and nearby Albariño vineyards. A palm-lined promenade and easy maritime atmosphere give it the character of a working port with local beach life.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gijón to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £216 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gijón to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £257.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 22m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gijón and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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