The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$60
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$107
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 3 m
Trains on Aug 30
31
Distance
484 km
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 $107 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 31 trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao, including 8 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 484 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 6 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.
044058:23 PM3h02Madrid Chamartín11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$601One-way0 transfers
044758:26 AM3h06Madrid Chamartín11:32 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$831One-way0 transfers
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044057:17 PM4h08Madrid Chamartín11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$931One-way1 transfer
043957:17 PM3h02Madrid Chamartín10:19 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$951One-way0 transfers
043755:10 PM3h08Madrid Chamartín8:18 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$951One-way0 transfers
043957:17 PM3h02Madrid Chamartín10:19 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$951One-way0 transfers
043452:40 PM3h02Madrid Chamartín5:42 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$1191One-way0 transfers
0450510:04 AM3h02Madrid Chamartín1:06 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$951One-way0 transfers
044058:23 PM3h02Madrid Chamartín11:25 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$601One-way0 transfers
044758:26 AM3h06Madrid Chamartín11:32 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$831One-way0 transfers
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 an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a flight costs an average of $173.
Distance: 300 miles (484 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price | $173 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao costing on average $65 (€53).
A bus is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao costing on average $173 (€140).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 21m.
Bus takes on average 11h 43m.
The journey is about 2h 23m faster (3h 21m by train vs 5h 44m by car) and roughly $55 (€44) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($65 (€53) vs $120 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04975+ 04395 | On time 6:06 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h13 | 10:19 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04975 | Delayed 6:06 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h18 | 7:24 PM 7:24 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04975+ 37722 | On time 6:06 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h42 | 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04975+ 00622 | Delayed 6:06 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h42 | 8:46 PM 8:46 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04395 | 7:17 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h02 | 10:19 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04475 | Delayed 8:26 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h06 | 9:32 AM 9:32 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04475 · 04505 | On time 8:26 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h40 | 1:06 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04475+ 09120 | On time 8:26 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h52 | 1:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04475+ 09140 | On time 8:26 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h37 | 3:03 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04505 | 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h02 | 1:06 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04505+ 09140 | 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 4h59 | 3:03 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04505+ 12960 | 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h23 | 6:27 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04505+ 09120 | 10:04 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h14 | 1:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04325+ 04345 | 1:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h22 | 5:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04325+ 09160 | 1:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h58 | 5:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04325+ 12960 | 1:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h07 | 6:27 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04345 | 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h02 | 5:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04345+ 37722 | 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h08 | 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04345 · 04565 | 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h02 | 6:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04345+ 09590 | 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h58 | 7:38 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04565+ 37722 | 3:32 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h16 | 9:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04565 | 3:32 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h10 | 6:42 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04565 · 04375 | 3:32 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h46 | 8:18 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
04565+ 09590 | 3:32 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h06 | 7:38 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
Trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $14 (€12) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:23, the last at 18:23. The fastest train covers the 300 miles (484 km) distance in 3h 2m.
Distance 300 miles (484 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 4:23 AM |
Last train 6:23 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao trainsAVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA trains will get you between Madrid Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao from $14 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
Most Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao trains use the Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostela station pair. Use this guide to compare Madrid Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Madrid Chamartín from Madrid city centre
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín train station facilities and services
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Getting to Santiago De Compostela from Santiago de Compostela city centre
Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago De Compostela train station facilities and services
Santiago De Compostela has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.
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