Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train with Renfe ALVIA

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Nov 20

Cheapest price

€43

Average price

€65

Fastest journey

3 h

Average duration

3 h 2 m

Trains per day

40

Distance

487 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train 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 €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €43.

Fast trains

Of the 40 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid on Thu, Nov 20, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Nov 20 the direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 3 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h .

On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.

Renfe AVLO04154
05:47AM3h02
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
08:49AMMadrid Chamartín
€431One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO04494
10:49AM3h19
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
02:08PMMadrid Chamartín
€431One-way
0 transfers
AVE04404
08:05PM3h02
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
11:07PMMadrid Chamartín
€431One-way
0 transfers
Renfe12967+AVE04404
06:47PM4h20
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
11:07PMMadrid Chamartín
€501One-way
1 transfer
AVE04364
07:48AM3h02
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
10:50AMMadrid Chamartín
€531One-way
0 transfers

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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. 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 bus costs an average of €22, and a flight costs an average of €62.

Distance: 487 km

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€76

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€55

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€232

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3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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9h 18m

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8h 48m

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4h 32m

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1h 32m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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Live departures

Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train times

The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 2:50 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RenfeAVLO04154
On time
4:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h02
7:49 AM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVLO04154+RenfeAVE04464
On time
4:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h03
8:50 AM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT34154+RenfeAVE04464
On time
4:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h03
8:50 AM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04154+RenfeAVE04364
On time
4:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h03
9:50 AM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09061+RenfeAVE04364
On time
5:23 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h27
9:50 AM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09061+RenfeAVE04464
On time
5:23 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h27
8:50 AM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09061+RenfeAVE04314
On time
5:23 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
8h27
1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04364 · 04254
Delayed
6:48 AM 6:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
9h49
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04364
Delayed
6:48 AM 6:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h02
9:50 AM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE04364 · 04314
Delayed
6:48 AM 6:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
7h02
1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04364+RenfeAVLO04494
Delayed
6:48 AM 6:48 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h20
1:08 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeALVIA00625+RenfeAVE04314
On time
7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h07
1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT34625+RenfeAVLO04494
On time
7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h25
1:08 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT34625+RenfeAVE04314
On time
7:43 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h07
1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04494+RenfeAVE04254
On time
9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h48
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04494+RenfeALVIA04114
On time
9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h11
3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04494+RenfeAVE04314
On time
9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h01
1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04494
On time
9:49 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h19
1:08 PM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE04314
On time
10:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h02
1:50 PM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE04314 · 04254
On time
10:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h49
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04314+RenfeALVIA04114
On time
10:48 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h12
3:00 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09111+RenfeAVE04254
On time
10:58 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h39
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09131+RenfeAVE04254
On time
1:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h29
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09131+RenfeAVE04404
On time
1:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
8h59
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09131+RenfeAVE05382
On time
1:08 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h32
5:40 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04254 · 04384
On time
1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h43
8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04254
On time
1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h00
4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVE04254 · 05382
On time
1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h03
5:40 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04254 · 04404
On time
1:37 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
8h30
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09351+RenfeAVE04404
On time
2:43 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
7h24
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09351+RenfeAVE04384
On time
2:43 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h37
8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04334+RenfeAVE04404
On time
3:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h41
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT34334+RenfeAVE04404
On time
3:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
6h41
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVLO04334
On time
3:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h25
6:51 PM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect
RenfeAVANT34334+RenfeAVE04384
On time
3:26 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h54
8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09171+RenfeAVE04384
On time
4:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h32
8:20 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVANT09171+RenfeAVE04404
On time
4:48 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
5h19
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
renfe12967+RenfeAVE04404
On time
5:47 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
4h20
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		1 transfer
RenfeAVE04404
On time
7:05 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
3h02
10:07 PM Madrid Chamartín		0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €28 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:41, the last at 21:10. The fastest train covers the 487 km distance in 3h 0m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €22
Distance
487 km
Average train duration
3h 21m
Cheapest ticket price
€28
Trains per day
5
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
3h 0m
First train
05:41
Last train
21:10
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €22

Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trainsRenfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe ALVIA

About
Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 22m
Cheapest Price
€49
Renfe ALVIA frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in Preferente class
Seat reservation
Included in Preferente (First) class. Optional extra cost in Turista (Second) class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

AVE

About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Learn more about AVE
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
€28
AVE frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone

Renfe AVLO

About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
€39
Renfe AVLO frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed

Renfe Viajeros

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
€50
Renfe Viajeros frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is €63; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is 3 h   to travel the 486 km long trip, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid leaves at 06: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid leaves at 20: 21.
There are 3 trains a day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid which require at least one change with Renfe ALVIA. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train with Renfe ALVIA. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 21.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Santiago De Compostela, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid Chamartín, located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela including taking a coach, train or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Santiago de Compostela
Madrid
The major train station for departures in Santiago de Compostela is Santiago De Compostela. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santiago De Compostela for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
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address
Address
15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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Distance to city center
1 km

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