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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price
$73
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
9 h 7 m
Buses per day
6
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 $73.
Of the 6 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao for Madrid Chamartín on Sat, Jun 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 484 km distance in an average of 9 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 10 h 15 m 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.
Normal10:45 AM9h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$731One-way0 transfers- Normal10:45 AM9h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$731One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal8:00 AM11h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses7:30 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$731One-way1 transfer
- Normal10:45 AM10h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$731One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy2:15 PM7h55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:10 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$851One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy2:15 PM7h55Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:10 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$851One-way0 transfers
- Supra Economy2:15 PM8h10Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses10:25 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$851One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:45 AM9h30Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:15 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)$731One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:45 AM9h45Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses8:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$731One-way0 transfers
- Normal10:45 AM10h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$731One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
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 train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $225 Average price | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín costing on average $49 (€40).
A train is $178 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín costing on average $225 (€184).
Other travel options to Madrid Chamartín take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $127 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78 (€64). The journey takes 9h 41m versus 5h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Alsa Supra.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
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, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| Normal | 9:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 9:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h00 | 6:30 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| Normal · Normal | 8:00 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 11h30 | 7:30 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 1 transfer | |
| Normal | 10:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h45 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 8:15 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Normal | 10:45 AM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 10h15 | 9:00 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy | 2:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 7h55 | 10:10 PM Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Supra Economy | 2:15 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 8h10 | 10:25 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
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Buses from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín run on average 12 times per day, taking around 9h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, 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 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Alsa, FlixBus, 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, Alsa Supra for as low as $13 (€11). 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.
- Alsa Supra
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Within 48 hours, a fee applies.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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.
- Alsa Supra
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- Alsa Supra
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- guide dogs travel for free.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Most Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín buses use the Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair, with some services arriving at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa). Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and Madrid Chamartín bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses from Santiago de Compostela city centre
Getting to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) is 2 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) from Madrid city centre
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) bus station facilities and services
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
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