Madrid to Santiago de Compostela Trains

Madrid to Santiago de Compostela trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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.

3h 26m
Duration: 555 km
Distance: €101
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train (Renfe)

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Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain Ave

€71–152

Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 8:18 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
5:49 PM → 9:24 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

6:14 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 9:24 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

8:04 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:44 AM → 1:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:14 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:15 AM → 9:56 AM
3h 41m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
2:24 PM → 5:42 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 6:42 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela? 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.