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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
50
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 50 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Madrid every day 8 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 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
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.
041545:473h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:49Madrid Chamartín£261One-way0 changes
0425414:373h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao17:37Madrid Chamartín£341One-way0 changes- 0440420:053h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao23:07Madrid Chamartín£341One-way0 changes
- 044646:512h57Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:48Madrid Chamartín£341One-way0 changes
- 0449410:493h19Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao14:08Madrid Chamartín£351One-way0 changes
- 044646:512h57Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:48Madrid Chamartín£341One-way0 changes
- 0425414:373h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao17:37Madrid Chamartín£341One-way0 changes
- 0431411:483h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao14:50Madrid Chamartín£521One-way0 changes
- 043647:433h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao10:45Madrid Chamartín£431One-way0 changes
- 041545:473h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:49Madrid Chamartín£261One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 £17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 £17, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 487 km
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£38 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price | £194 Average Price |
4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04464 | On time 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h04 | 9:55 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04464 · 04314 | Delayed 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h06 | 12:57 12:57Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04464 · 04254 | Delayed 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h53 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04464+04494 | Delayed 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h24 | 12:15 12:15Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
 09071+04314 | Delayed 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h41 | 12:57 12:57Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09071+04254 | Delayed 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h28 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09071+04494 | Delayed 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h59 | 12:15 12:15Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
 37621+04314 | Delayed 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h27 | 12:57 12:57Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 37621+04494 | Delayed 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h45 | 12:15 12:15Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
 00621+04494 | Delayed 6:38 8:30Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h45 | 12:15 12:15Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09101+04314 | Delayed 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h24 | 12:57 12:57Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09101+04254 | Delayed 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h11 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09101+04384 | Delayed 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h54 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04494+04254 | Delayed 8:49 10:49Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h55 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04494+04384 | Delayed 8:49 10:49Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h38 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04494 | Delayed 8:49 10:49Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h26 | 12:15 12:15Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04494+04314 | Delayed 8:49 10:49Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h08 | 12:57 12:57Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04314 · 04254 | Delayed 9:48 11:48Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h56 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04314 | Delayed 9:48 11:48Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h09 | 12:57 12:57Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04314 · 05382 | Delayed 9:48 11:48Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h59 | 18:47 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04314 · 04384 | Delayed 9:48 11:48Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h39 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09131+04254 | Delayed 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h36 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09131+04404 | Delayed 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h06 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09131+04384 | Delayed 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h19 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04254 · 04384 | Delayed 12:37 14:37Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h50 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04254 | Delayed 12:37 14:37Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h07 | 15:44 15:44Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04254 · 05382 | Delayed 12:37 14:37Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h10 | 18:47 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04254 · 04404 | Delayed 12:37 14:37Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h37 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09351+04384 | Delayed 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h48 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09351+04334 | On time 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h19 | 19:58 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09351+04404 | Delayed 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h35 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 34334+04404 | Delayed 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04334+04384 | Delayed 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h01 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04334+04404 | Delayed 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04334 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h32 | 19:58 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09171+04404 | Delayed 17:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h26 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09171+04384 | Delayed 17:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h39 | 19:27 19:27Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
 12967+04404 | Delayed 18:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h27 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04404 | Delayed 18:05 20:05Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h09 | 21:14 21:14Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 34154+04114 | 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h26 | 10:13 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04154 | 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 8:49 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04154+04114 | 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h26 | 10:13 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 04154+04464 | 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 9:48 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09061+04364 | 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h12 | 10:45 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09061+04464 | 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h15 | 9:48 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
| 09061+04494 | 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h35 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
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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 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
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 2m.
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 2m |
First train 5:41 |
Last train 21:10 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train
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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela and Madrid
Most Santiago de Compostela to Madrid trains use the Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Madrid train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Santiago de Compostela station do trains to Madrid leave from?
Getting to Santiago De Compostela from Santiago de Compostela city centre
Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago De Compostela train station facilities and services
Santiago De Compostela has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Which Madrid station do trains from Santiago de Compostela arrive at?
Getting to Madrid Chamartín from Madrid city centre
Madrid Chamartín is 6 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid Chamartín train station facilities and services
Madrid Chamartín has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Madrid Chamartín. Information desks are available at Madrid Chamartín.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Madrid Chamartín: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid Chamartín.
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