Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao train with Renfe ALVIA

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

Showing times and prices for 27 Nov

Cheapest price

£27

Average price

£42

Fastest journey

3 h 2 m

Average duration

3 h 4 m

Trains per day

36

Distance

484 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.

Fast trains

Of the 36 trains that leave Madrid Chamartín for Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 484 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 2 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.

AVE04375
17:103h08
Madrid Chamartín
20:18Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£271One-way
0 changes
AVE04345
14:403h02
Madrid Chamartín
17:42Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£271One-way
0 changes
AVE04395
19:173h02
Madrid Chamartín
22:19Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£271One-way
0 changes
Renfe AVLO04405
20:233h02
Madrid Chamartín
23:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£271One-way
0 changes
Renfe AVLO04295
08:253h25
Madrid Chamartín
11:50Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
£271One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 484 km

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Coach

£56

Average Price

£140

Average Price

£56

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Cheapest

3h 49m

Average total duration

3h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 35m

Average total duration

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

12h 9m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao train times

The table below shows live departures for Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao trains for tomorrow, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 19:41
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RenfeAVE04475+RenfeAVLO04295
Delayed
06:14 Madrid Chamartín
4h36
10:50 10:50Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04475+RenfeAVANT09090
On time
06:14 Madrid Chamartín
3h19
09:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04475+RenfeAVANT34295
On time
06:14 Madrid Chamartín
4h36
10:50 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVLO04295+RenfeAVE04515
On time
07:25 Madrid Chamartín
5h56
13:21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVLO04295+RenfeAVANT09120
On time
07:25 Madrid Chamartín
4h53
12:18 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVLO04295
Delayed
07:25 Madrid Chamartín
3h25
10:50 10:50Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVLO04295+RenfeAVANT09140
On time
07:25 Madrid Chamartín
6h38
14:03 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE05273+RenfeAVANT09140
On time
09:04 Madrid Chamartín
4h59
14:03 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE05273+RenfeAVANT09120
On time
09:04 Madrid Chamartín
3h14
12:18 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE05273 · 04515
On time
09:04 Madrid Chamartín
4h17
13:21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04515+RenfeAVANT09140
On time
10:17 Madrid Chamartín
3h46
14:03 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04515+RenfeAVANT09550
On time
10:17 Madrid Chamartín
4h51
15:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04515+renfe12960
On time
10:17 Madrid Chamartín
7h10
17:27 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04515
On time
10:17 Madrid Chamartín
3h04
13:21 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 changesdirect
RenfeALVIA04325+renfe12960
On time
12:20 Madrid Chamartín
5h07
17:27 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeALVIA04325+RenfeAVE04345
On time
12:20 Madrid Chamartín
4h22
16:42 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeALVIA04325+RenfeAVANT09160
On time
12:20 Madrid Chamartín
3h58
16:18 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04345 · 04375
On time
13:40 Madrid Chamartín
5h38
19:18 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04345+RenfeAVLO04975
On time
13:40 Madrid Chamartín
6h44
20:24 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE0434513:40 Madrid Chamartín
3h02
16:42 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE04345+RenfeAVANT09590
On time
13:40 Madrid Chamartín
4h58
18:38 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04565+RenfeAVLO04975
On time
15:05 Madrid Chamartín
5h19
20:24 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04565+RenfeAVANT09590
On time
15:05 Madrid Chamartín
3h33
18:38 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04565 · 04375
On time
15:05 Madrid Chamartín
4h13
19:18 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04375
On time
16:10 Madrid Chamartín
3h08
19:18 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVE04375+RenfeAVANT34626
On time
16:10 Madrid Chamartín
4h38
20:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04375+RenfeAVANT34395
On time
16:10 Madrid Chamartín
5h09
21:19 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04375+RenfeAVLO04975
On time
16:10 Madrid Chamartín
4h14
20:24 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVLO04975
On time
17:06 Madrid Chamartín
3h18
20:24 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 changesdirect
RenfeAVLO04975+RenfeAVE04395
On time
17:06 Madrid Chamartín
4h13
21:19 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVLO04975+RenfeAVANT34395
On time
17:06 Madrid Chamartín
4h13
21:19 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVLO04975+RenfeAVANT34626
On time
17:06 Madrid Chamartín
3h42
20:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04395+RenfeAVANT34405
On time
18:17 Madrid Chamartín
4h08
22:25 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE04395+RenfeAVLO04405
On time
18:17 Madrid Chamartín
4h08
22:25 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
1 change
RenfeAVE0439518:17 Madrid Chamartín
3h02
21:19 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao0 changesdirect
RenfeAVLO04405
On time
19:23 Madrid Chamartín
3h02
22:25 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao
0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

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Trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 484 km distance in 3h 2m.

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
Coach from £9
Distance
484 km
Average train duration
3h 19m
Cheapest ticket price
£27
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
3h 2m
First train
06:25
Last train
19:23
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
Coach from £9

Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE trains will get you between Madrid Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao from £9. 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 45m
Cheapest Price
£61
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£35
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
£27
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

FAQs: Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao 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 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £56.
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is by coach, costing approximately £9.
Yes, there is a direct train between Madrid Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao. The service operates 4 times per day, provided by Renfe ALVIA, Renfe AVLO, AVE.
A day trip from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 2m. The distance is 484 km, with a frequency of 4 trains per day.
To get from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
The train journey from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao offers scenic views, especially as it traverses the diverse landscapes of northern Spain, including rolling hills, lush forests, and picturesque villages, providing a visually pleasing experience.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
The train distance from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao is 484 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
The train journey from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao covers a distance of 484 km and takes approximately 3h 2m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao leaves at 6:25.
The last train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao departs at 19:23.
Trains from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao run approximately 4 times per day.
There is no night train service from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.

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Important Stations and Airports in Madrid Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao

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Santiago de Compostela
The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid Chamartín. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Chamartín for your trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
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Distance to city center
6 km

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