How to get from Madrid to Pontevedra
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Pontevedra by price and travel time.
- 468 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 49m
- 4 train departures a day with Renfe
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Pontevedra. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 49m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 468 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
468 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €41Checked Oct 14 | 6h 02m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 49mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Older observation | 16h 30m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€41Checked Oct 146h 02m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 49m · directSee Train details
- Bus€33Older observation16h 30m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Pontevedra: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Madrid → Pontevedratrain
Renfe·3h 49m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Pontevedra
Renfe runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:26 and the last at 18:06.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 4 | 08:26 | 18:06 |
All departures
- 08:26
- 11:17
- 15:32
- 18:06
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeMadrid-Pontevedra, Santiago de Compostela-PontevedraBook →
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCarMadrid-OurenseBook →ALSAOurense-PontevedraBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, Iberia, BlaBlaCar, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Pontevedra works
Start with a Renfe train from Madrid to Pontevedra, about 3h 49m. In total it's roughly €40 over 3h 49m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Pontevedra: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Pontevedra?
The most useful route takes about 3h 49m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Pontevedra?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:26 and the last at 18:06, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Pontevedra?
4 a day with Renfe, between 08:26 and 18:06.
How far is Pontevedra from Madrid?
About 468 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Pontevedra cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €40 to €41. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Madrid to Pontevedra?
On this route you travel with Renfe, Iberia, BlaBlaCar, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pontevedra?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026