Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train with Renfe (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Showing times and prices for 28 Mar

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£64

Fastest journey

3 h 2 m

Average duration

3 h 13 m

Trains per day

Distance

487 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Madrid for Santiago de Compostela every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 487 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 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 24 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.

Cheapest

04295

08:083h02

Madrid Chamartín

11:10Santiago De Compostela

£601One-way

0 changes

2nd Cheapest

04975

17:083h24

Madrid Chamartín

20:32Santiago De Compostela

£671One-way

0 changes

Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Renfe AVLO 04295 Renfe AVLO04295	08:08 Madrid Chamartín	3h02	11:10 Santiago De Compostela	0 changesDirect
Renfe AVLO 04975 Renfe AVLO04975	17:08 Madrid Chamartín	3h24	20:32 Santiago De Compostela	0 changesDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is 91 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Santiago de Compostela route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.

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Overview: Train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £21 by bus.

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 £21

Distance

486 km

Average train duration

3h 19m

Cheapest ticket price

£22

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 2m

First train

07:00

Last train

18:18

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £21

Train providers: Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA trains Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Buy your official Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA train tickets to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid from £43 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Renfe is a Spanish train company that operates throughout the country including trains to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed AVE trains, regional trains, and night trains. The AVE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save money and time, as they allow you to travel overnight and arrive at your destination in the morning. Renfe offers several types of tickets, including single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Seville, and Madrid-Valencia. These routes offer travelers the chance to explore some of Spain's most beautiful cities in comfort and style.

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.

Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train information with Renfe ALVIA:

Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £43

Travel 301 miles (486 km) between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela comfortably with AVE, the high-speed trains from Spain’s national railway operator, Renfe. As an official travel partner of Renfe AVE, we show you all the AVE train timetables and the best deals for the Madrid to Santiago de Compostela journey so you can spend more time enjoying your holiday. Simply check the AVE train times and tickets for the journey, including the Promo, Promo + and Flexible tickets, and book cheap AVE tickets to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid. Renfe also offers discount cards that you can add when buying your tickets with Omio, such as the + Renfe Youth 50 Card and the Gold Card.

AVE trains connect the most important cities in the country in just a few hours and offer a multitude of timetables throughout the day for greater comfort and flexibility. The AVE is undoubtedly Renfe's most popular train; with its high speed of up to 192 mph (310 kmh) on select routes, AVE is one of the fastest trains in the entire world. All AVE trains have a restaurant, WC, WiFi and entertainment on board.

Renfe trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.

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FAQs: Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid 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.

Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela can start from as little as £20 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is £54; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela is on average 3 h 1 min for the 301 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela leaves at 06: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela leaves at 20: 21.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela without having to change trains with AVE. There are 3 direct trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela you can take a train with Renfe ALVIA or AVE. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 21.

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

A trip to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 1 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Madrid and Santiago de Compostela

Madrid

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.

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