Santiago de Compostela to Madrid bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Alsa
08:00AM11h30
Santiago de Compostela
07:30PMMadrid
$661One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Alsa
10:45AM9h45
Santiago de Compostela
08:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$661One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
05:45AM8h30
Santiago de Compostela
02:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$661One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
10:45AM9h30
Santiago de Compostela
08:15PMMadrid
$661One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Alsa
10:45AM10h15
Santiago de Compostela
09:00PMMadrid
$661One-way
0 transfers

Bus schedule from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 12
Alsa
05:45AM8h30
Santiago de Compostela
02:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
0 transfers
Alsa
05:45AM8h10
Santiago de Compostela
01:55PMMadrid
0 transfers
Alsa
05:45AM9h15
Santiago de Compostela
03:00PMMadrid
0 transfers
Alsa
08:00AM11h30
Santiago de Compostela
07:30PMMadrid
1 transfer
Alsa
10:45AM9h45
Santiago de Compostela
08:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
0 transfers
Alsa
10:45AM9h30
Santiago de Compostela
08:15PMMadrid
0 transfers
Alsa
10:45AM10h15
Santiago de Compostela
09:00PMMadrid
0 transfers
Alsa Supra
02:15PM7h55
Santiago de Compostela
10:10PMMadrid
0 transfers
Alsa Supra
02:15PM8h10
Santiago de Compostela
10:25PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
0 transfers

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Bus times from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 12

Fastest Journey

7 h 55 m

Average

9 h 13 m

Buses per day

9

Distance

487 km

Of the 9 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Alsa Supra
02:15PM7h55
Santiago de Compostela
10:10PMMadrid
$861One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Alsa
05:45AM8h10
Santiago de Compostela
01:55PMMadrid
$721One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Alsa Supra
02:15PM8h10
Santiago de Compostela
10:25PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$861One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
05:45AM8h30
Santiago de Compostela
02:15PMMadrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83
$661One-way
0 transfers
Alsa
05:45AM9h15
Santiago de Compostela
03:00PMMadrid
$661One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

distanceDistance301 miles (486 km)
durationAverage bus duration7 h 55 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$73 (€63)
frequencyBus frequency3 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 3 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersAlsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus

Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid cover the 301 miles (486 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 55 min with our travel partners like Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. Normally, there are 3 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $30 (€26), but the average price of bus tickets is $73 (€63). Travelers depart most frequently from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83.

Bus providers: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Buy your official Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra bus tickets between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid from $28 (€24) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Passengers can choose every day between numerous buses that cover the route Santiago de Compostela-Madrid. Most routes are direct, although there are also itineraries with transshipment in Lugo or Oporto. The route begins at the Santiago de Compostela bus station and ends at the Sur station, at terminal 4 at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport or at Moncloa. The fastest buses complete their journey in less than 9 hours.

Which buses go from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?

The Santiago de Compostela Madrid buses are programmed by the Spanish multinational Alsa, which operates the Normal and Supra Economy services for this route. Both offer state-of-the-art buses with toilet, Canal Ociobus with movies and series and free wifi connection.

How long does the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid take?

The fastest Santiago de Compostela Madrid buses complete their journey in 8 hours and 55 minutes. While buses with 1 transfer have an estimated duration of 9 hours and 25 minutes.

How many buses are there from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?

There are 11 Santiago de Compostela Madrid buses available daily. All of them are direct except for 2, the one that makes the transfer in Lugo and the one that stops in Oporto. The number of buses decreases on weekends, with 9 buses on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays.

Where do buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid depart from and reach?

Bus station in Santiago de Compostela : it is located in the north of the city, very close to the buildings of the Xunta de Galicia. Travelers can travel from downtown Santiago to this station by taking bus #5. The journey takes about 12 minutes. This station offers different services, such as free wifi network, parcel service, cafeteria, restaurant, lockers and locker.

South bus station, Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez airport terminal 4 and Moncloa interchange : Sur station is part of the Méndez Álvaro station complex, south of Madrid. The city centre can be reached in 10 minutes by subway line 3. If the journey ends at Airport Terminal 4, travellers can take Metro Line 8 to get to the centre of Madrid in 15 minutes. For its part, the Moncloa Interchange is located in the centre of Madrid, and has ATMs, shops, cafeterias and kiosks.

FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

FAQs: Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
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Cheap bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid can start from as little as $30 (€26) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is $73 (€63); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is 7 h 55 min   to travel the 301 mile (486 km) long route, with around there are 3 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid leaves at 6: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid leaves at 8: 30 PM.
Yes, there are 3 direct buses a day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with Alsa or Alsa Supra. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Santiago de Compostela to Madrid bus with Alsa, Alsa Supra or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Madrid, Estación Sur/Gare routière Méndez Alvaro - 83, located 3 miles (4.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by bus is April.
You have options as you can travel between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.
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