How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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Travel Information from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Distance301 miles (486 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$23 - $26
Cheapest modeFlight • $23 (€21) • 1 h 15 min
Fastest modeFlight • $23 (€21) • 1 h 15 min
Popular travel companiesAlsa, Ryanair or Renfe ALVIA

Travel 301 miles (486 km) by train, bus or flight between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe ALVIA among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.

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from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

AlsaNormal
10:45AM9h30
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:15PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
$681One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

AlsaNormal
10:45AM9h30
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:15PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
$681One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IberiaIB520
01:45PM1h15
Santiago de Compostela Airport
03:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$2721One-way
0 transfers

Other options

AVE04314
11:48AM3h02
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
02:50PMMadrid Chamartín
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04494
10:49AM3h19
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
02:08PMMadrid Chamartín
$1211One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04494+Renfe ALVIA04114
10:49AM5h11
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
04:00PMMadrid Chamartín
$1141One-way
1 transfer
AlsaNormal
10:45AM9h45
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
08:30PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
$681One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
10:45AM10h15
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
09:00PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
$791One-way
0 transfers
AlsaNormal
01:45PM9h00
Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
10:45PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
$791One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1138
09:45PM1h15
Santiago de Compostela Airport
11:00PMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3441One-way
0 transfers
IberiaIB1048
09:25AM1h15
Santiago de Compostela Airport
10:40AMMadrid Barajas Airport
$3801One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, 58,20% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Travel 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.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela is a flight with an average price of $23 (€21).

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

A flight is $3 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $26 (€24) from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.

A flight is $3 (€2) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid costing on average $26 (€23).

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

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Getting to Madrid by bus takes 7 h 55 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h of travel time.

The Santiago de Compostela to Madrid distance is around 301 miles (486 km).

The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is:

  • 11 buses per day.
  • 6 flights a day.
  • 3 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
  • Most travelers take a flight from Santiago de Compostela Airport to Madrid Barajas Airport.
  • Most travelers take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid:

  • You can travel by bus to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela with Alsa, Alsa Supra, FlixBus or MonBus, and you can find Alsa Santiago de Compostela to Madrid tickets for $26 (€24) on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with Ryanair, Iberia, Iberia Express, Air Europa, Air Nostrum or Vueling Airlines, and you can find Iberia Santiago de Compostela to Madrid tickets for $23 (€21) on Omio.
  • You can travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train with Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO or Renfe Viajeros. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€23) with AVE from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.

Yes, there are direct routes from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 10 direct buses per day to Madrid with Alsa or Alsa Supra.
  • You can find 3 direct flights per day to Madrid with Iberia.
  • You can find 3 direct trains per day to Madrid with AVE or Renfe Viajeros.

Direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid? Many Omio customers who go from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris. If you're looking to explore Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga or Paris from Madrid, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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