The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport
Cheapest price on Oct 10
zł278
Average ticket price on Oct 10
zł278
Fastest journey on Oct 10
10 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 10
10 h 15 m
Buses on Oct 10
1
Distance
493 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 to Madrid Barajas Airport will cost around zł278 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł278.
On Sat, Oct 10, we found 1 buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 10 the direct buses cover the 493 km distance in an average of 10 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Sat, Oct 10 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 AM10h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)zł2781One-way0 transfers
Normal10:45 AM10h15Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses9:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)zł2781One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport
Buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł256 but you can travel from only zł43 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 306 miles (493 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 306 miles (493 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price zł256 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price zł278 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł263 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł204 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł235 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł113 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price zł278 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł221 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł214 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 29h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł214 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price zł278 |
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport buses for today, Friday, October 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 9:30 PM Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses | 9h30 | 7:00 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport 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 Barajas Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
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- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport
Most Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Barajas Airport buses use the Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Madrid Barajas Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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