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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santander to Ourense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, while a flight costs an average of £327.
Distance: 353 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£47 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £327 Average Price | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Santander to Ourense:
A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santander to Ourense costing on average £47.
A train is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ourense costing on average £327.
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Coach takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £72 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 8h 7m versus 5h 17m 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 Ourense from Santander by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Santander to Ourense 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 Ourense are Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Pontevedra, Lugo and A Coruña. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ourense on Omio.
Santiago de Compostela is best known as the final destination of the Camino de Santiago and for its cathedral at the heart of the old town. Pilgrim tradition, university life and granite streets give the city a reflective, lively character.
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.
Lugo is best known for its complete Roman walls, which still ring the old town. Inside them, a calm Galician centre mixes Roman heritage, churches and traditional food culture.
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.
Travel to Ourense 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 Ourense.
This is compared to other travel options from Santander to Ourense:
A train is £19 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santander to Ourense costing on average £47.
A train is £299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santander to Ourense costing on average £327.
Other travel options to Ourense take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 34m.
Coach takes on average 8h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Santander and Ourense as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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