The average bus between Madrid (Station) and Santiago de Compostela takes 9h 58m and the fastest bus takes 8h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Madrid (Station) and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hospital De La Princesa and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela bus services, operated by Empresa Municipal de Transportes, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Santiago de Compostela is 487.4 km. The road distance is 670 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela twice daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.