- Distance: 548.9 km
- Duration: 3h 8m
The average train between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 11:25 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 8m.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela is 486.7 km. The road distance is 549 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 8m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day.
