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Museo del Prado
World-class art museum with masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, and Bosch; essential for Spanish and European painting.
Cheapest price on Oct 05
lei449
Average ticket price on Oct 05
lei555
Fastest journey on Oct 05
3 h
Average journey duration on Oct 05
3 h 6 m
Trains on Oct 05
47
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 lei555 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only lei449.
On Mon, Oct 05, we found 47 trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, including 5 direct services.
On Mon, Oct 05 the direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .
On Mon, Oct 05 the slowest trains will take 3 h 25 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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04334Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid run on average 35 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at lei51 if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 2h 46m.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price lei51 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 5:41 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 6 days |
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains for tomorrow, Monday, October 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
04154+ 04364 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h58 | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
34154+ 04364 | 5:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h58 | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04154+ 04114 | Delayed 3:47 AM 5:47 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h26 | 8:13 AM 8:13 AMMadrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09061+ 04364 | On time 6:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h12 | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09061+ 04314 | On time 6:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h17 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09061+ 04254 | On time 6:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 11h04 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04464 · 04314 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h59 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04464 · 04364 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h54 | 10:45 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04464 · 04254 | 6:51 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h46 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04364 | Delayed 5:43 AM 7:43 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 8:45 AM 8:45 AMMadrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04364 · 04314 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h07 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
34364+ 04314 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h07 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
34364+ 04254 | 7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h54 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09071+ 04314 | 8:16 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h34 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09071+ 04254 | 8:16 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h21 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09071+ 05382 | 8:16 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h24 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
37621+ 05382 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h10 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
37621+ 04314 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h20 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
37621+ 04254 | 8:30 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h07 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09101+ 04314 | 10:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h17 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09101+ 05382 | 10:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h07 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09101+ 04254 | 10:33 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h04 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 05382 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h51 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 04314 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04494+ 04254 | 10:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04314 · 04254 | 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h49 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04314 · 05382 | 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h52 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04314 | 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 2:50 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04314+ 04334 | 11:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h03 | 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09131+ 04254 | 2:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h29 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09131+ 05382 | 2:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h32 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09131+ 04334 | 2:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h43 | 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04254 · 05382 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h03 | 6:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04254 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h00 | 5:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04254 · 04404 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h30 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04254+ 04334 | 2:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h14 | 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09351+ 04334 | 3:39 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h12 | 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09351+ 04384 | 3:39 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h41 | 9:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09351+ 04404 | 3:39 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h28 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04334 | 4:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h25 | 7:51 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
04334+ 04404 | 4:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h41 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04334+ 04384 | 4:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h54 | 9:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
34334+ 04404 | 4:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h41 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09171+ 04404 | 5:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h19 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
09171+ 04384 | 5:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h32 | 9:20 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
12967+ 04404 | 6:47 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h20 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
04404 | 8:05 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 11:07 PM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains use the Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Santiago De Compostela.
ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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