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Cheap train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Cheapest

€173

Average

€173

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.

08:06PM3h20

Santiago De Compostela

11:26PMMadrid Chamartín

€1731One-way

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Train schedule from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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Fastest train times from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Sep 24

Fastest Journey

3 h 20 m

Average

3 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

487 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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08:06PM3h20

Santiago De Compostela

11:26PMMadrid Chamartín

€1731One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

	Distance	301 miles (486 km)
	Average train duration	3 h 20 min
	Average train ticket price	$116 (€103)
	Train frequency	3 a day
	Direct train	No
	Train providers	Renfe Alvia or Renfe

Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid cover the 301 miles (486 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 20 min with our travel partners like Renfe Alvia or Renfe. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $83 (€73), but the average price of train tickets is $116 (€103). Travelers depart most frequently from Santiago De Compostela and arrive in Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.

Train companies: Renfe from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains

Renfe trains will get you to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela from $83 (€73). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

Trains from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid

Trains in Spain are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. All trains traveling from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid are operated by Renfe, Spain's national train company. There are usually 13 trains traveling from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid per day. The first train departs at 5:15 a.m. while the last leaves Santiago De Compostela at 5:00 p.m. trains take between 5 and 8 hours to arrive in Madrid. All trains depart from Santiago De Compostela train station and arrive at Madrid's Chamartín train station.

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Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Train Cost

Average prices for Renfe trains from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid when you book in advance

Booking Period	Average Price
Same Day	€68
1 Day in Advance	€64
1 Week in Advance	€48
2 Weeks in Advance	€44
1 Month in Advance	€35
3 Months in Advance	€27

Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Trains: General Information

Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of Santiago De Compostela to Madrid train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.

All Santiago De Compostela to Madrid trains are run by Renfe.
Some trains are direct; however, most journeys require a transfer in Ourense. All trains depart from Santiago De Compostela train station and arrive at Madrid Chamartín train station.
The Santiago De Compostela to Madrid train journey takes as little as 5 hours and 5 minutes to arrive in Madrid.
Most travelers book their Santiago De Compostela to Madrid train tickets approximately 1 day in advance of the travel date.

Based on Omio's travel data, as the table above clearly illustrates, ticket prices on Santiago De Compostela to Madrid trains decrease the further they are booked in advance:

It is 6% cheaper to purchase Santiago De Compostela to Madrid train tickets a day ahead of time rather than purchasing a ticket at the station.
It is 29% cheaper to purchase Santiago De Compostela to Madrid train tickets 1 week ahead of when you intend to travel.
Santiago De Compostela to Madrid train costs are 49% cheaper when booked 1 month in advance as opposed to purchasing a train ticket the day of.

Train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: when to book to save $

Time	Price	Savings
1 week earlier	40 €
2 weeks earlier	35 €	14.%
3 weeks earlier	35 €	14.%
1 month before	36 €	11%
2 months earlier	36 €	11%
3 months earlier	29 €	38%

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The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:

Buying your train ticket from Santiago de Compostela - Madrid 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 14% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
If you book a ticket Santiago de Compostela - Madrid with 2 months in advance you save up to about 11% compared to the initial price.
By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 38%.
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FAQs: Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

FAQs: Travel by train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.

Cheap train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid can start from as little as $83 (€73) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is $116 (€103); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train travel time is 3 h 20 min for the 301 mile (486 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid leaves at 4: 55 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid leaves at 6: 06 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid which require at least one change with Renfe Alvia or Renfe. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid you can take a train with Renfe Alvia or Renfe. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 6: 06 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Santiago De Compostela, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train is October.

However, you have options as you can travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Santiago de Compostela

Madrid

Santiago De Compostela is the most popular Santiago de Compostela railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Santiago de Compostela for your trip to Madrid.

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