How to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela by price and travel time.
- 479 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 8 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€336
Cheapest
1h 25m
direct
Flight
€33
Ground only
3h 07m
direct
Train
€42
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 25m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 479 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 14, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
479 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Oct 14 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €10Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 07mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Older observation | 7h 19m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Oct 141h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€10Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 07m · directSee Train details
- Bus€37Older observation7h 19m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airportflight
Iberia·1h 25m
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 Santiago de Compostela
Renfe runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:30 and the last at 20:23.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 8 | 06:30 | 20:23 |
All departures
- 06:30
- 08:26
- 14:40
- 15:32
- 17:10
- 18:06
- 19:17
- 20:23
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
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-Santiago de Compostela, Ourense-Santiago de CompostelaBook →
BlaBlaCarMadrid-OurenseBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe, BlaBlaCar; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela works
Start with a Iberia flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, about 1h 25m. In total it's roughly €33 over 1h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 25m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 06:30 and the last at 20:23, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
8 a day with Renfe, between 06:30 and 20:23.
How far is Santiago de Compostela from Madrid?
About 479 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Santiago de Compostela cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €32 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 25m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
About 1h 25m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Santiago de Compostela?
Madrid is MAD and Santiago de Compostela is SCQ, so this route is usually written MAD to SCQ.
Which operators run Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe, BlaBlaCar.
Can you get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 02m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
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: Iberia
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 14 Oct 2026