The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£24
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£88
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 1 m
Trains on 17 Sept
57
Distance
484 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín 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-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 57 trains from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín, including 8 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 484 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.
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053828:3010h10Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao18:40Madrid Chamartín£241One-way1 change
04494 · 0433410:499h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao19:51Madrid Chamartín£471One-way1 change
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0433410:339h18Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao19:51Madrid Chamartín£481One-way1 change
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042548:309h07Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao17:37Madrid Chamartín£631One-way1 change
04364 · 042547:439h54Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao17:37Madrid Chamartín£681One-way1 change
044646:512h57Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao9:48Madrid Chamartín£861One-way0 changes
0425414:373h00Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao17:37Madrid Chamartín£861One-way0 changes
041545:473h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao8:49Madrid Chamartín£801One-way0 changes
0431411:483h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao14:50Madrid Chamartín£861One-way0 changes
0440420:053h02Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao23:07Madrid Chamartín£861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a flight costs an average of £166.
Distance: 484 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price | £42 Average Price | £94 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín:
A coach is £15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín costing on average £56.
A coach is £142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín costing on average £183.
Other travel options to Madrid Chamartín take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Coach takes on average 6h 59m.
The journey is about 1h 28m faster (4h 17m by train vs 5h 45m by car) and roughly £37 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£56 vs £94). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín train times
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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04154 | Delayed 3:47 5:47Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 8:49 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
34154+ 04464 | 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 9:48 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04154+ 04464 | Delayed 3:47 5:47Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 9:48 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04154+ 04364 | Delayed 3:47 5:47Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h58 | 10:45 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09061+ 04494 | On time 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h35 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09061+ 04364 | On time 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h12 | 10:45 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09061+ 04464 | On time 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h15 | 9:48 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464 · 04364 | 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h54 | 10:45 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464 · 04314 | 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h59 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464 | Delayed 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h57 | 7:48 7:48Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04464 · 04254 | 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h46 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04464+ 04494 | 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h17 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04364 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 10:45 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04364 · 04314 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h07 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04364 · 04254 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h54 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04364+ 04494 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h25 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
34364+ 04494 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h25 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 04254 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h21 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 05382 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h24 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 04314 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h34 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09071+ 04494 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h52 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
37621+ 04314 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h20 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
37621+ 04254 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h07 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
37621+ 04494 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h38 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
00621+ 04494 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h38 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
37621+ 05382 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 10h10 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09101+ 05382 | 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h07 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09101+ 04334 | 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h18 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09101+ 04254 | 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h04 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09101+ 04314 | 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h17 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494+ 04314 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h01 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h19 | 14:08 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04494+ 04254 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h48 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494 · 04334 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 9h02 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04494+ 05382 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h51 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04314 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 14:50 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04314 · 05382 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h52 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04314 · 04254 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h49 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04314+ 04334 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h03 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09131+ 04334 | 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h43 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09131+ 05382 | 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h32 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09131+ 04254 | 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h29 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04254 · 04384 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h43 | 21:20 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04254 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h00 | 17:37 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04254 · 05382 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h03 | 18:40 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04254+ 04334 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h14 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09351+ 04404 | 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 7h28 | 23:07 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09351+ 04384 | 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h41 | 21:20 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09351+ 04334 | 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h12 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04334+ 04384 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h54 | 21:20 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
34334+ 04384 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h54 | 21:20 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04334 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h25 | 19:51 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
04334+ 04404 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h41 | 23:07 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09171+ 04384 | 17:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h32 | 21:20 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
09171+ 04404 | 17:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h19 | 23:07 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
12967+ 04404 | 18:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h20 | 23:07 Madrid Chamartín | 1 change | |
04404 | 20:05 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h02 | 23:07 Madrid Chamartín | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín
Trains from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:47, the last at 18:05. The fastest train covers the 484 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 484 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 3:47 |
Last train 18:05 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe from Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín trainsAVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe ALVIA, Renfe trains will get you between Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and Madrid Chamartín from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín train
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Important Stations and Airports in Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and Madrid Chamartín
Most Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao to Madrid Chamartín trains use the Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao and Madrid Chamartín train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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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