How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
On Routavio, Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by flight starts at €24 (price seen on 18 October 2026).
- 479 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 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 15m
direct
Flight
€63
Cheapest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€24
Ground only
10h 20m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€35
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, 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 18, 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 | €24Checked Oct 18 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 3h 02mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€24Checked Oct 181h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€40Omio catalogue, Oct 203h 02m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Iberia·1h 20m
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 Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Renfe runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:47 and the last at 20:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 8 | 05:47 | 20:05 |
All departures
- 05:47
- 06:51
- 07:43
- 10:49
- 11:48
- 14:37
- 16:26
- 20:05
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
IberiaSantiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
Wizz Air MaltaSantiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
RenfeSantiago de Compostela-Astorga, Santiago de Compostela-MadridBook →ALSAAstorga-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Wizz Air Malta, Renfe, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid works
Start with a Iberia flight from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €24 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:47 and the last at 20:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
8 a day with Renfe, between 05:47 and 20:05.
How far is Madrid from Santiago de Compostela?
About 479 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Santiago de Compostela to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €43. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Santiago de Compostela and Madrid?
Santiago de Compostela is SCQ and Madrid is MAD, so this route is usually written SCQ to MAD.
Which operators run Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Wizz Air Malta, Renfe, ALSA.
Can you get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
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: 18 Oct 2026