Santiago de Compostela to Madrid bus with Alsa
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€40
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 15 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap bus 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.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
Of the 4 buses that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid on Thu, Jun 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 6 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
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 bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €59 Average price | €100 Average price |
9h 43m Average duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM Santiago de Compostela | 5h40 | 1:10 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:50 AM Santiago de Compostela | 6h10 | 6:00 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Santiago de Compostela | 6h40 | 6:40 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:20 PM Santiago de Compostela | 6h30 | 9:50 PM Madrid | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
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Distance 486 km |
Average bus duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 04:45 |
Last bus 20:30 |
Coach companies: Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
You can travel by coach to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela with Alsa, BlaBlaCar and Alsa Supra for as low as €24. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Alsa is the main coach operator in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK coach operator National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on coach journeys. While most travellers don’t mind travelling on normal coaches with basic services like toilets, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe coaches like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
Coach information from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with Alsa:
- Average Duration: 8 h 10 min
- Cheapest Price: €24
- Alsa frequency: 3 a day
FAQs: Bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Santiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses, located 3.1 miles (5 km) away from the city centre.
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