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Madrid to Santiago de Compostela by train
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Cheapest Price US$12.50
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30 days in advance US$29.50
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7 days in advance US$95.50
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First train07:14
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Last train19:18
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey3hr 1m
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Distance486 kilometres
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Trains per day16
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Avg. journey time4hr 15m
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Train operators
Travelling from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela by train
Want to know how to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela take around 3 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 486 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Madrid is scheduled to depart at around 07:14. The last departure is usually at around 19:18. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 16 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 23 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$12.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Santiago de Compostela, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Santiago de Compostela.
Is there a direct train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
Yes, there is a direct train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.
How long does it take to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
The Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train travel takes about 3 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.
What are the Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Santiago de Compostela leaving Madrid at around 07:14 and the last train leaving at around 19:18. This is the same at the weekend.
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Take the day train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela on an Alvia service, or travel through the night on the Trenhotel.
Alvia
The direct trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela are normally daytime Alvia services and one overnight train with an additional daytime service on peak days. On some days, an additional midday connection is available with a change of train at Ourense.
The journey from the Spanish capital to Santiago de Compostela takes in two very different aspects of Spain. The train transports you from metropolitan sophistication to a city that is provincial and proud of it. Leaving Madrid, the route tunnels under the Sierra de Guadarrama. The best of the scenery is on the 3-hr section from Zamora to Ourense, where the train cuts through the hill country just north of the border with Portugal.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela
Direct high-speed Alvia trains run from Madrid Chamartn to Santiago de Compostela in the Spanish region of Galicia. The trains stop three to six times on the way to the Spanish pilgrimage town, including at Zamora and Ourense.
Trenhotel
The direct trains from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela are normally daytime Alvia services and one overnight train with an additional daytime service on peak days. On some days, an additional midday connection is available with a change of train at Ourense.
The journey from the Spanish capital to Santiago de Compostela takes in two very different aspects of Spain. The train transports you from metropolitan sophistication to a city that is provincial and proud of it. Leaving Madrid, the route tunnels under the Sierra de Guadarrama. The best of the scenery is on the 3-hr section from Zamora to Ourense, where the train cuts through the hill country just north of the border with Portugal.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela (night train)
The direct Trenhotel night train leaves Madrid Chamartín station in the evening and gets into Santiago de Compostela by breakfast time next morning. The Riás Gallegos stops 8 times on its overnight journey to the Spanish pilgrimage town, including brief halts at Ávila and Ourense. Since the train continues beyond Santiago to A Coruna (on the coast), make sure you are ready to leave the train when it arrives at Santiago de Compostela.