How to get from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico by price and travel time.
- 486 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight + bus, 2h 55m
- 2 bus departures a day with ALSA
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 55m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€344
Cheapest
7h 50m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 486 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.
486 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €41Checked Oct 14 | 3h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 26m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €11Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€41Checked Oct 143h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€19Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 26m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€11Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Santiago-Turístico: 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 - 2Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport → Santiago-TurísticobusAirport shuttle bus·35m
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-Turístico
ALSA runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:45 and the last at 19:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALSAbus | 2 | 18:45 | 19:45 |
All departures
- 18:45
- 19:45
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 →Airport shuttle busSantiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport-Santiago-TurísticoBook →ALSAMadrid Barajas-Santiago-TurísticoBook →
RenfeMadrid-Ourense, Ourense-Santiago-TurísticoBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Airport shuttle bus, ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico works
Start with a Iberia flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, about 1h 25m. Transfer in Santiago de Compostela and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Santiago-Turístico (35 min). In total it's roughly €41 over 3h, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Santiago-Turístico: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
The most useful route takes about 3h by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
The first bus with ALSA leaves at 18:45 and the last at 19:45, from Madrid Barajas, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
2 a day with ALSA, between 18:45 and 19:45.
Which station does the bus from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico leave from?
Madrid Barajas with ALSA, according to the published timetable.
How far is Santiago-Turístico from Madrid?
About 486 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Santiago-Turístico cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €32. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 3h. About 1h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Airport shuttle bus, ALSA, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 02m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santiago-Turístico?
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, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 14 Oct 2026