The average bus between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid Airport (MAD) takes 10h 30m and the fastest bus takes 9h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Airport (MAD). 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 3 times a day between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid Airport (MAD). The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Madrid Airport (MAD) at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Moncloa and take an average of 10h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


9h 44m • 2 changes


10h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 49m • 2 changes


9h 44m • 2 changes


10h 44m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


9h 49m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Airport (MAD)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Airport (MAD). However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD) station via Madrid Moncloa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Airport (MAD) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid Airport (MAD) is 489.5 km. The road distance is 684 km.
ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Moncloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 7h 55m.