The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Cheapest price
48S$
Average price
76S$
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid will cost around 76S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 48S$.
Of the 44 trains 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.
These direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.
043647:43 AM3h09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:52 AMMadrid Chamartín48 S$1One-way0 changes
041545:47 AM3h09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:56 AMMadrid Chamartín49 S$1One-way0 changes
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041145:47 AM4h33Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:20 AMMadrid Chamartín53 S$1One-way1 change
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041145:47 AM4h33Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:20 AMMadrid Chamartín56 S$1One-way1 change
044048:05 PM3h09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao11:14 PMMadrid Chamartín58 S$1One-way0 changes
044646:51 AM3h04Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:55 AMMadrid Chamartín67 S$1One-way0 changes
042542:37 PM3h07Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao5:44 PMMadrid Chamartín109 S$1One-way0 changes
041545:47 AM3h09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:56 AMMadrid Chamartín49 S$1One-way0 changes
044048:05 PM3h09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao11:14 PMMadrid Chamartín58 S$1One-way0 changes
0431411:48 AM3h09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao2:57 PMMadrid Chamartín67 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from 19S$. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of 19S$, and a flight costs an average of 21S$.
Distance: 487 km
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43S$ Average Price Cheapest | 51S$ Average Price | 217S$ Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains for today, Monday, 29 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09351+ 04404 | Delayed 3:41 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h33 | 9:14 PM 9:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09351+ 04334 | Delayed 3:41 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h17 | 5:58 PM 5:58 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09351+ 04384 | On time 3:41 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h46 | 9:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
34334+ 04404 | Delayed 4:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 9:14 PM 9:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04334+ 04404 | Delayed 2:26 PM 4:26 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 9:14 PM 9:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04334 | Delayed 2:26 PM 4:26 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h32 | 5:58 PM 5:58 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04334+ 04384 | Delayed 2:26 PM 4:26 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h01 | 9:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09171+ 04404 | Delayed 5:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h26 | 9:14 PM 9:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09171+ 04384 | On time 5:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h39 | 9:27 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
12967+ 04404 | Delayed 6:47 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h27 | 9:14 PM 9:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04404 | Delayed 6:05 PM 8:05 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h09 | 9:14 PM 9:14 PMMadrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
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04154 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h09 | 8:56 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
34154+ 04114 | Delayed 5:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h33 | 8:20 AM 8:20 AMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04154+ 04114 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h33 | 8:20 AM 8:20 AMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04154+ 04364 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h05 | 8:52 AM 8:52 AMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09061+ 04364 | Delayed 6:23 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h29 | 8:52 AM 8:52 AMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09061+ 04464 | On time 6:23 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h32 | 9:55 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09061+ 04314 | On time 6:23 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h34 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464 · 04364 | Delayed 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 8:52 AM 8:52 AMMadrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464 · 04314 | On time 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h06 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h04 | 9:55 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04464+ 04494 | On time 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h24 | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04364 | Delayed 5:43 AM 7:43 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h09 | 8:52 AM 8:52 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
34364+ 04494 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h32 | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04364 · 04314 | Delayed 5:43 AM 7:43 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h14 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
34364+ 04314 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h14 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 04314 | On time 8:16 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h41 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 04494 | On time 8:16 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h59 | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 04334 | On time 8:16 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h42 | 7:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
37621+ 04314 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h27 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
37621+ 04334 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h28 | 7:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
00621+ 04314 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h27 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h26 | 2:15 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04494+ 04314 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:49 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h08 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494+ 05382 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:49 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h58 | 6:47 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494 · 04334 | Delayed 8:49 AM 10:49 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h09 | 7:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04314 | 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h09 | 2:57 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04314+ 04334 | 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h10 | 7:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09111+ 04334 | 11:58 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h00 | 7:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09111+ 04404 | 11:58 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h16 | 11:14 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04254 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h07 | 5:44 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04254+ 04334 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h21 | 7:58 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04254 · 05382 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h10 | 6:47 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04254 · 04404 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h37 | 11:14 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 19S$ but you can travel from only 19S$ by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 487 km distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price 19S$ |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 5:41 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trainsRenfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid from 19S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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