You can get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela by train, bus or flight.
To get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela on Apr 01 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 301 miles (486 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $33 - $73 | |
Cheapest mode | Flight • $33 (€28) • 1 h 10 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $33 (€28) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Iberia Express or Renfe Alvia |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 301 miles (486 km) from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $33 (€28). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Alsa, Iberia Express or Renfe Alvia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
There are 3 ways that you can travel to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid is by taking a flight with an average price of $33 (€28).
This is compared to other travel options to Santiago de Compostela:
Taking a flight is about $26 (€23) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $59 (€51) for this journey.
A flight is generally $41 (€36) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $73 (€64) from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
The fastest way from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Santiago de Compostela that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h 30 min on average.
In comparison, going by train can take 3 h 20 min on average.
Santiago de Compostela is approximately 301 miles (486 km) away from Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Santiago de Compostela as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
When planning your trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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