Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
4 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
It's difficult to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela without transferring at least once.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
---|---|---|
€70 Average price | €186 Average price | €60 Average price Cheapest |
3h 49m Average duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average duration 6h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 9:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h04 | 12:21 PM Santiago De Compostela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 9:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h25 | 3:42 PM 3:42 PMSantiago De Compostela | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 3h46 | 1:03 PM Santiago De Compostela | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 9:17 AM Madrid Chamartín | 7h10 | 4:27 PM Santiago De Compostela | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | On time 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 4h58 | 5:38 PM Santiago De Compostela | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h44 | 7:24 PM 7:24 PMSantiago De Compostela | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 3h02 | 3:42 PM 3:42 PMSantiago De Compostela | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 12:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h08 | 7:48 PM 7:48 PMSantiago De Compostela | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $30 (€25) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 18:18 |
For as little as $60 (€49) you can travel by train between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela with Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid Chamartín, which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Santiago De Compostela, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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