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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
3 h 2 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
487 km
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 €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 3 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid on Sat, Apr 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Apr 04 the direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .
On Sat, Apr 04 the slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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.
04154+
044645:47 AM4h03Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:50 AMMadrid Chamartín€461One-way1 transfer
34154+044645:47 AM4h03Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:50 AMMadrid Chamartín€491One-way1 transfer- 041545:47 AM3h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:49 AMMadrid Chamartín€551One-way0 transfers
- 041545:47 AM3h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:49 AMMadrid Chamartín€551One-way0 transfers
- 04154+044645:47 AM4h03Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:50 AMMadrid Chamartín€461One-way1 transfer
- 34154+044645:47 AM4h03Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:50 AMMadrid Chamartín€491One-way1 transfer
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 train with prices starting from €25. 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 €25, and a flight costs an average of €19.
Distance: 487 km
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €142 Average price |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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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 tomorrow, Friday, April 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 04154 | On time 3:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 6:49 AM Madrid Chamartín | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 34154+04464 | On time 3:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h03 | 7:50 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
| 04154+04464 | On time 3:47 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h03 | 7:50 AM Madrid Chamartín | 1 transfer | |
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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 4h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €19 by flight.
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.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 5:41 AM |
Last train 9:10 PM |
Train companies: Renfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trainsRenfe AVLO, AVE, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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