- Distance: 548.9 km
- Duration: 3h 6m
The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. 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 Santiago de Compostela and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Madrid at 11:07 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Madrid station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid is 486.7 km. The road distance is 549 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route every 4 hours.
