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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, while a flight costs an average of £276.
Distance: 478 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£23 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £276 Average Price | £91 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare the available ways to get from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £23.
A coach is £256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £276.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Coach takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £91 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £69. The journey takes 6h 43m versus 5h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Vitoria-Gasteiz by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train 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.
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 Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela.
This is compared to other travel options from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £23.
A coach is £256 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £276.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Coach takes on average 12h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vitoria-Gasteiz 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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