How to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid 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 2h 8m. 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 $23.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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Flight

$49

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Cheapest

$55

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$175

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4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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30m

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7h 39m

Average total duration

7h 9m

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5h 8m

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2h 8m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.5 - 2.9kg

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Renfe AVLO

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Iberia

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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

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

  • AVE04314
    11:48 AM3h02
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    2:50 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Renfe AVLO04154
    5:47 AM3h02
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    8:49 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1138
    9:45 PM1h15
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    11:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • AVE04364
    7:48 AM3h02
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    10:50 AMMadrid Chamartín
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE04254
    2:37 PM3h00
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    5:37 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVLO04494+AVE04314
    10:49 AM4h01
    Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    2:50 PMMadrid Chamartín
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM9h30
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:15 PMMadrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM9h45
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    8:30 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    $601One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM10h15
    Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    9:00 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB518
    9:20 AM1h15
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    10:35 AMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $2911One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB520
    1:45 PM1h15
    Santiago de Compostela Airport
    3:00 PMMadrid Barajas Airport
    $3601One-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 between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is a flight with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A flight is $0.44 (€0.36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid costing on average $23 (€19).

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

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

Other travel options to Madrid take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 7h 55m.

The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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