How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

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What is the best way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Zurich from Santiago de Compostela. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
32h 15m
£151
£156
2
Flight
2h 30m
£49
£76
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What is the cheapest way to reach Zurich from Santiago de Compostela?

You can reach Zurich with just £49 by taking a Flight from Vueling Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £151
Sunday
from £59
Monday
from £49
Tuesday
from £155
Wednesday
Thursday
from £60
Friday

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    45h 45m
    0
    17:05
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    14:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Air Europa
    12h 55m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    10:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £59
  • Iberia
    4h 50m
    0
    09:20
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    14:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £66
  • Air Nostrum
    4h 45m
    0
    09:25
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    14:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from £68
  • Aeronova
    8h 40m
    0
    08:35
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    17:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £84
  • Vueling Airlines
    14h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    08:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £236

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Vueling Airlines
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    09:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £49
  • Aeronova
    20h 5m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    17:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £50
  • Iberia
    12h 20m
    0
    21:45
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    10:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £51
  • Aeronova
    12h 55m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    10:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £54
  • Iberia
    16h 25m
    0
    21:45
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    14:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £55

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    37h 5m
    0
    11:25
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    00:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £155

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Vueling Airlines
    9h 55m
    0
    23:00
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    08:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Iberia
    4h 40m
    0
    06:30
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    11:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £66
  • Air Nostrum
    17h 25m
    0
    17:45
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    11:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from £77
  • Aeronova
    4h 45m
    0
    12:30
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    17:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £81
  • Air Europa
    12h 45m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    09:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £83
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    40h 45m
    0
    17:05
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    09:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £156
  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    11:30
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    19:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £162

What are the fastest trips from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich?

You can get to Zurich from Santiago de Compostela in just 2h 30m with a Flight from Vueling Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 45h 45m
Sunday
from 4h 45m
Monday
from 2h 30m
Tuesday
from 37h 5m
Wednesday
Thursday
from 4h 40m
Friday

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    45h 45m
    0
    17:05
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    14:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £151

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Air Nostrum
    4h 45m
    0
    09:25
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    14:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from £68
  • Iberia
    4h 50m
    0
    09:20
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    14:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £66
  • Aeronova
    8h 40m
    0
    08:35
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    17:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £84
  • Air Europa
    12h 55m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    10:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £59
  • Vueling Airlines
    14h 5m
    0
    18:50
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    08:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £236

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Vueling Airlines
    2h 30m
    0
    06:45
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    09:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £49
  • Iberia
    12h 20m
    0
    21:45
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    10:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £51
  • Aeronova
    12h 55m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    10:05
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £54
  • Iberia
    16h 25m
    0
    21:45
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    14:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £55
  • Aeronova
    20h 5m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    17:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £50

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    37h 5m
    0
    11:25
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    00:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £155

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Iberia
    4h 40m
    0
    06:30
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    11:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Iberia
    Economy
    from £66
  • Aeronova
    4h 45m
    0
    12:30
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    17:15
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Aeronova
    Economy
    from £81
  • Vueling Airlines
    9h 55m
    0
    23:00
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    08:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from £60
  • Air Europa
    12h 45m
    0
    21:10
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    09:55
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Europa
    Economy
    from £83
  • Air Nostrum
    17h 25m
    0
    17:45
    A Coruña Airport
    A Coruña Airport
    11:10
    Zurich Airport
    Zurich Airport
    0
    Air Nostrum
    Economy
    from £77
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    32h 15m
    0
    11:30
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    19:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £162
  • FlixBus
    40h 45m
    0
    17:05
    Santiago de Compostela
    Central Station
    09:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £156
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

What are the most popular stations in Santiago de Compostela and Zurich?

In Santiago de Compostela, you will usually depart from Santa Marta de Arriba, Central Station or Rúa de Amor Ruibal, while in Zurich you will be arriving at Central Station, Central Bus Station Sihlquai or Altstetten, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Zurich from Santiago de Compostela? With 3 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich, you can pay as low as £49 with a Flight from Vueling Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Vueling Airlines: you will get to Zurich in just 2h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Santiago de Compostela and Zurich are FlixBus, Iberia and Aeronova, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Santiago de Compostela and Zurich is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Piñeiro or to Zollikon, and look at flights from A Coruña Airport, and landing at Zurich Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich?

The most popular companies between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich, are FlixBus, Iberia and Aeronova. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Airlines: Iberia, Aeronova, Vueling Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich

How can I reach Zurich from Santiago de Compostela?

Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Zurich from Santiago de Compostela.

How far is Zurich from Santiago de Compostela?

The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich is 1,426.7 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Santiago de Compostela and Zurich?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 39 kgs of CO2, a train 50 kgs, a car 243 kgs, and a flight 351 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich?

You can get to Zurich with just £49 by taking a Flight from Vueling Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Zurich?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Zurich in just 2h 30m with a Flight from Vueling Airlines.

More routes to Santiago de Compostela and to Zurich

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Santiago de Compostela and to Zurich. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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