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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Cheapest price
$122
Average price
$152
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
25
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid will cost around $152 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $122.
Of the 25 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid on Tue, Jan 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jan 06 the direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Jan 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 32 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€76 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price |
3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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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, January 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04334 | Delayed 3:26 PM 3:26 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h25 | 6:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 34334+04384 | On time 3:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h54 | 8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04334+04384 | Delayed 3:26 PM 3:26 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h54 | 8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 09171+04384 | On time 4:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h32 | 8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, January 6 | |||||
| 34625+04494 | On time 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h25 | 1:08 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 00625 · 04114 | On time 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h17 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 34625+04114 | On time 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h17 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04494+04254 | On time 9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04494+04314 | On time 9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04494+04114 | On time 9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h11 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04314 | On time 10:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 04314+04114 | On time 10:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h12 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 09111+04114 | On time 10:58 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h02 | 3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 09111+04254 | On time 10:58 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h39 | 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04254 · 04384 | On time 1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h43 | 8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04254 · 05382 | On time 1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h03 | 5:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04254 | On time 1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h00 | 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 04254+04334 | On time 1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h14 | 6:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 09351+04334 | On time 2:41 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h10 | 6:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 09351+04384 | On time 2:41 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h39 | 8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 09351+04404 | On time 2:41 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h26 | 10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 302 miles (487 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 05:41 |
Last train 21:10 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trainsRenfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid from $27 (€22). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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