Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao train with Renfe ALVIA

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

Showing times and prices for Nov 28

Cheapest price

$36

Average price

$83

Fastest journey

3 h 2 m

Average duration

3 h 4 m

Trains per day

33

Distance

484 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.

Fast trains

Of the 33 trains that leave Madrid Chamartín for Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao on Fri, Nov 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 484 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .

On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.

AVE04515
11:17AM3h04
Madrid Chamartín
02:21PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$361One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04295
08:25AM3h25
Madrid Chamartín
11:50AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$361One-way
0 transfers
AVE04515+Renfe12960
11:17AM7h10
Madrid Chamartín
06:27PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$451One-way
1 transfer
Renfe AVLO04405
08:23PM3h02
Madrid Chamartín
11:25PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$481One-way
0 transfers
AVE04475+Renfe Avant09090
07:14AM3h19
Madrid Chamartín
10:33AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$541One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €30.

Distance: 300 miles (484 km)

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€61

Average price

€152

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€61

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3h 49m

Average total duration

3h 19m

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30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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12h 9m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao train times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 3:07 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RenfeAVE04375
On time
4:10 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h08
7:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE04375+RenfeAVANT34626
On time
4:10 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h38
8:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04375+RenfeAVANT34395
On time
4:10 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h09
9:19 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04375+RenfeAVLO04975
On time
4:10 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h14
8:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04975
On time
5:06 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h18
8:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO04975+RenfeAVE04395
Delayed
5:06 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h13
9:19 PM 9:19 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04975+RenfeAVANT34395
On time
5:06 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h13
9:19 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04975+RenfeAVANT34626
On time
5:06 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h42
8:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04395+RenfeAVANT34405
On time
6:17 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h08
10:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04395+RenfeAVLO04405
On time
6:17 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h08
10:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04395
Delayed
6:17 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h02
9:19 PM 9:19 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO04405
On time
7:23 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h02
10:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
Friday, November 28
RenfeAVE04475+RenfeAVLO04295
Delayed
6:14 AM Madrid Chamartín
4h36
10:50 AM 10:50 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04475+RenfeAVANT09090
On time
6:14 AM Madrid Chamartín
3h19
9:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04475+RenfeAVANT34295
On time
6:14 AM Madrid Chamartín
4h36
10:50 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04295
Delayed
7:25 AM Madrid Chamartín
3h25
10:50 AM 10:50 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE05273+RenfeAVANT09140
On time
9:04 AM Madrid Chamartín
4h59
2:03 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE05273+RenfeAVANT09120
On time
9:04 AM Madrid Chamartín
3h14
12:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE05273 · 04515
On time
9:04 AM Madrid Chamartín
4h17
1:21 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04515+RenfeAVANT09140
On time
10:17 AM Madrid Chamartín
3h46
2:03 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04515+RenfeAVANT09550
On time
10:17 AM Madrid Chamartín
4h51
3:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04515+renfe12960
On time
10:17 AM Madrid Chamartín
7h10
5:27 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04515
On time
10:17 AM Madrid Chamartín
3h04
1:21 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
RenfeALVIA04325+renfe12960
On time
12:20 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h07
5:27 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeALVIA04325+RenfeAVE04345
On time
12:20 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h22
4:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeALVIA04325+RenfeAVANT09160
On time
12:20 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h58
4:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04345 · 04375
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h38
7:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04345+RenfeAVLO04975
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
6h44
8:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04345
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h02
4:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE04345+RenfeAVANT09590
On time
1:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h58
6:38 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04565+RenfeAVLO04975
On time
3:05 PM Madrid Chamartín
5h19
8:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04565+RenfeAVANT09590
On time
3:05 PM Madrid Chamartín
3h33
6:38 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer
RenfeAVE04565 · 04375
On time
3:05 PM Madrid Chamartín
4h13
7:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

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Trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 (€29) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 3h 2m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $12 (€10)
Distance
300 miles (484 km)
Average train duration
3h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
$36 (€29)
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
3h 2m
First train
06:25
Last train
19:23
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $12 (€10)

Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE trains will get you between Madrid Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe ALVIA

About
Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 45m
Cheapest Price
$82 (€66)
Renfe ALVIA frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in Preferente class
Seat reservation
Included in Preferente (First) class. Optional extra cost in Turista (Second) class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
$46 (€38)
AVE frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone

Renfe AVLO

About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
$36 (€29)
Renfe AVLO frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed

FAQs: Trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The train journey from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is considered scenic, offering views of diverse landscapes, including the picturesque Galician countryside, rolling hills, and charming villages.
A day trip from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 2m. Trains operate 4 times per day, covering a distance of 300 miles (484 km).
The train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao takes 3h 2m and runs 4 per day.
The distance by train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is 300 miles (484 km).
The last train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao leaves at 7:23 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
There is no high speed train available from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
Train ticket prices from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $36 (€29), while the average price is around $75 (€61).
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is by bus, with a cost of around $12 (€10).
The first train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao leaves at 6:25 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
Yes, there is a direct train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

Madrid
Santiago de Compostela
The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid Chamartín. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Chamartín for your trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
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ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km

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