Trains tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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TodayJun 28
TomorrowJun 29
MonJun 30
from $108
TueJul 1
from $51
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ThuJul 3
from $62
FriJul 4
from $62
SatJul 5
from $73

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 30 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Santiago De Compostela
    Arrival time: June 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.

Average Price$74 - $98Average Duration9h 30m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average Price$50 - $154Average Duration3h 2m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$26 - $86Average Duration6h 10m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 2 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
3h 2mAverage Duration
$50Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$73
Average train trip duration3h 2m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure7:47am
Distance301 miles (484 km)
Latest train departure8:05pm

Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/26
$69
06/27
$58
Today
$69
06/29
$122
06/30
$103
07/01
$46
07/02
$46
07/03
$58
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid was searched and found on Jul 1, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $145 for a train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-07-01.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Madrid you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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Train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

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