You can get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
To get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid on 18 Jan we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
 | Distance | 301 miles (486 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Coach, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | £13 - £42 |
 | Cheapest mode | Flight • £13 • 1 h 10 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £13 • 1 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe Alvia |
Take a coach, flight or train to travel 301 miles (486 km) from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as £13. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Alsa, Ryanair or Renfe Alvia among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
With its long days and balmy nights, summer is often the best time to explore Europe’s most popular capital cities. And yet, the downside is that temperatures can reach up to 100°F. Enjoyable for a short while&...
Continue readingEurope’s biggest capital cities are all mesmerizing in their own right but depending on what type of person you are, one of the big five—Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris and Rome—will call to you more...
Continue readingFrom the Art Deco esplanade of Gran Via to the myriad bustling streets made for bar-hopping between mouthwatering tabernas, Madrid has a rich history of attracting artists from all over the world—long before Ernest Hemingway sipped his first...
Continue readingSometimes you don’t need to travel to visit a new destination. A well-written travel book, be it fiction or guidebook, can transport you from the comfort of your own home or daily commute to another place. To kickstart...
Continue reading
There are 3 travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: coach, flight or train.
The cheapest way from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around £13 compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A flight is £28 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid costing on average £42.
A flight is generally £8 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £21 from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
The fastest way to get to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
There are alternative travel options to Madrid that can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Madrid by coach can take on average 8 h 10 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 3 h 20 min on average.
The distance from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid as scheduled services by coach, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Madrid as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid.
Before travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Santiago de Compostela to Madrid tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
