The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 9 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao for Madrid Chamartín on Sat, Mar 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $132 Average price |
9h 57m Average total duration 9h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal | 8:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 6:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Normal | 9:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h45 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 7:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 9:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 8:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 1:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 7h55 | 9:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Supra Economy | 1:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 8h10 | 9:25 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Buses from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 20:30 |
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Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa Supra from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid ChamartínYou can travel by bus between Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín with BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, Infobus, Alsa Supra for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid Chamartín, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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