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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £132 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £132, while a flight costs an average of £342.
Distance: 1427 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£342 Average Price | £132 Average Price Cheapest | £422 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 55m Average total duration 32h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.3 - 8.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Zurich to Santiago de Compostela, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £342.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 55m.
You'll arrive about 14h 23m sooner (4h 12m by flight vs 18h 35m by car) and save roughly £81 compared to fuel and tolls (£342 vs £422). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
How to get to Santiago de Compostela from Zurich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Zurich 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.
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 Zurich to Santiago de Compostela.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela:
A coach is £211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Santiago de Compostela costing on average £342.
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Coach takes on average 32h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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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