You can get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
To get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid on 18 Sep we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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 | Distance | 301 miles (486 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Flight, coach or train |
 | Ticket price range | £43 - £78 |
 | Cheapest mode | Coach • £43 • 8 h 30 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • £45 • 1 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Iberia Express, Alsa or Renfe |
Travel 301 miles (486 km) by flight, coach or train to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela. 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 journey are Iberia Express, Alsa or Renfe among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight, coach or train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.
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There are 3 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: flight, coach or train.
A coach service offers the cheapest way to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, which costs on average £43.
This is compared to other ways of getting to Madrid:
A coach journey is usually £3 less than a journey to Madrid by plane, which costs on average £45 for the same trip.
A coach is about £35 less than a train, which costs on average £78 for this route.
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, going by coach can take 8 h 30 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Madrid by train can take on average 4 h 24 min.
You should expect to travel around 301 miles (486 km) 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 route between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid as scheduled services by flight, coach 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:
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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 buy tickets for this journey.
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.
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