The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid (Station) takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (Station). 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 (Station). 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 (Station) at 11:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (Station). However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Madrid (Station) station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (Station) train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Madrid (Station) is 487.4 km. The road distance is 555 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.