The average train between Madrid (Station) and Santiago de Compostela takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Madrid (Station) and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Santiago De Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Santiago de Compostela is 487.4 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostela every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day.