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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Santiago to Madrid

Composite routes from Santiago to Madrid

Cheapest
5 h 44 min
Car
597 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 15 min
Plane
Other
4 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
480 km.
from $58.88
9 h 19 min
480 km.
from $53.70
4 h 45 min
Bus, Train
480 km.
from $85.51
5 h 51 min
Train, Plane
480 km.
from $92.25

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$19.57–$206.52

Air Europa

Website:
aireuropa.com
Plane from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$239.13
Plane from Vigo to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.61–$206.52

Iberia

Website:
iberia.com/
Plane from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$369.57
Plane from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.13–$293.48
Plane from Vigo to Adolfo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$304.35

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04

Renfe AVE

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$76.09
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Vigo
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$33.70

Bus operators

ALSA

Phone:
+34 910 207 007
Email:
alsa@alsa.es
Website:
alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52

MonBus

Phone:
+34 900 92 91 92
Email:
info@monbus.es
Website:
monbus.es/es
Bus from A Picota to Ourense,
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78
Bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Estación
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$46.74

Autocares Rias Baixas

Phone:
+34 986 85 66 22
Email:
autocaresriasbaixas@autocaresriasbaixas.com
Website:
autocaresriasbaixas.com/
Bus from A Devesa to Santiago
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago to Madrid?

The cheapest way to get from Santiago to Madrid is to bus via Ourense which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santiago to Madrid?

The fastest way to get from Santiago to Madrid is to bus and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $22.83 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Santiago and Madrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Santiago to Madrid. However, there are services departing from A Picota and arriving at Estación Sur de Autobuses via Ourense, Estación de Autobuses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Santiago to Madrid?

The distance between Santiago and Madrid is 554 km. The road distance is 597.2 km.

How do I travel from Santiago to Madrid without a car?

The best way to get from Santiago to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $46.74 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Santiago to Madrid?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Santiago to Madrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santiago to Madrid bus from?

Santiago to Madrid bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from A Picota station.

Train or bus from Santiago to Madrid?

The best way to get from Santiago to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs $46.74 - $81.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Ourense, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Santiago to Madrid bus arrive?

Santiago to Madrid bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Ourense, Estación de Autobuses station.

Can I drive from Santiago to Madrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Santiago to Madrid is 597 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Santiago to Madrid.

Where can I stay near Madrid?

There are 6259+ hotels available in Madrid. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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