How to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

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 train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $33.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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$53

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Cheapest

$195

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$54

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4h 22m

Average total duration

3h 52m

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4h 49m

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1h 49m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Renfe AVLO

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from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

How to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Renfe AVLO04295
08:25AM3h25
Madrid Chamartín
11:50AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$361One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
10:30AM9h00
Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
07:30PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IberiaIB523
07:50PM1h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
09:05PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$4281One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE04515
11:17AM3h04
Madrid Chamartín
02:21PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$491One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04405
08:23PM3h02
Madrid Chamartín
11:25PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$361One-way
0 transfers
AVE04345
02:40PM3h02
Madrid Chamartín
05:42PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
$491One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:15AM9h15
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
07:30PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$301One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
09:30AM10h00
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
07:30PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$741One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
11:45PM9h15
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
09:00AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
$741One-way
0 transfers
Vueling AirlinesVY1007 · VY1684
10:55AM12h00
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:55PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$3171One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1007 · VY1676
10:55AM5h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
04:10PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$3711One-way
1 transfer
Vueling AirlinesVY1005 · VY1684
09:40AM13h15
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:55PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
$3411One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Travel to Santiago de Compostela 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 Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is a bus with an average price of $24 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $31 (€25).

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $33 (€26).

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 2m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The distance from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela:
  • Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Santiago de Compostela Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Santiago de Compostela by bus.
  • Travel with Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros to go to Santiago de Compostela by train.
  • Travel with Iberia, Ryanair, Air Europa, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum , Vueling Airlines to go to Santiago de Compostela by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Alsa Supra.
  • 5 direct trains per day with Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Iberia Express, Air Nostrum .
Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela often also extend their vacation to go to Porto, Sarria, Barcelona, Vigo, A Coruña. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Santiago de Compostela and these popular destinations at a great price.
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