You can get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
To get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid on 09 Aug we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 301 miles | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | £43 - £146 | |
Cheapest mode | Coach • £43 • 8 h | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £146 • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Alsa, Iberia Express or Renfe Alvia |
Take a coach, flight, ferry or train to travel 301 miles 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 coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £43. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Alsa, Iberia Express or Renfe Alvia among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or flight from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
You can travel between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid 4 different ways: coach, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £43 compared to other travel options to Madrid:
A coach journey is usually £103 less than a journey to Madrid by plane, which costs on average £146 for the same trip.
A coach is £5 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid costing on average £48.
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, travelling by coach can take you on average 8 h.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 20 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 301 miles from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
The average frequency per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid with the following travel companies:
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Madrid tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you book tickets for this journey.
When planning your trip to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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