How to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela 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 1h 49m. 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 €26.

Distance: 487 km

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€41

Average price

Cheapest

€172

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€42

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4h 26m

Average total duration

3h 56m

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30m

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4h 49m

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1h 49m

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8h 41m

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8h 11m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

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Renfe AVLO

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from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Renfe AVLO04295
    8:25 AM3h25
    Madrid Chamartín
    11:50 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AVE04395
    7:17 PM3h02
    Madrid Chamartín
    10:19 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • IberiaIB517
    7:25 AM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    8:40 AMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    331One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Renfe AVLO04975
    6:06 PM3h18
    Madrid Chamartín
    9:24 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    271One-way
    0 transfers
  • AVE04475
    7:14 AM3h04
    Madrid Chamartín
    10:18 AMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Renfe AVLO04975+Renfe MD37722
    6:06 PM3h42
    Madrid Chamartín
    9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
    281One-way
    1 transfer
  • AlsaNormal
    10:30 AM9h00
    Madrid, Calle de la Princesa / Paseo de Moret (Moncloa)
    7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    10:15 AM9h15
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    7:30 PMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    321One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    5:45 PM8h45
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    2:30 AMSantiago de Compostela, Estación de Autobuses
    211One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB519
    11:50 AM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    1:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    991One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1137
    7:50 PM1h15
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    9:05 PMSantiago de Compostela Airport
    3481One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Travel to Santiago de Compostela 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 Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is a bus with an average price of €19.

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

A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €25.

A bus is €7 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela costing on average €26.

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

Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 2m.

Bus takes on average 7h 50m.

The Madrid to Santiago de Compostela distance is approximately 487 km.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

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