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Flights from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela
There are regular flights from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela. This is the most practical option.Compare Prices on Flights in Spain
Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by Train
There is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Bilbao.Renfe.es, Spain's official rail website, is a mess and has been described as "like Alice in Wonderland, where nothing seems to be what it really is" by Trip Advisor. Residents of Canada and USA should use Rail Europe instead to have their tickets delivered to their home address.
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Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by Bus
There are about four buses a day from Santiago de Compostela. The length of journey varies (between nine and eleven hours), so check on the site before booking. Tickets cost between 50 and 65 euros.You can book most bus tickets in Spain online for only a tiny administration fee (about one euro). Just pay with a credit card and print out the e-ticket.
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Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela by Car
The 700km from Bilbao to Santiago de Compostela can be covered in about six hours, driving mainly on the AP-1, A-231 and A-6. Consider stopping in Burgos, Leon and Astorga on your way.Alternatively, drive along the coast, through Santander and Gijon or Oviedo. Consider a slight detour to A Coruña when you reach Galicia.
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