There are 9 ways to get from Galicia to Madrid by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
4h 39m€76–171Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Corogne to Madrid588.3 km
6h 55m€28Bus
- Take the bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Madrid Moncloabus Alsa / ...
8h 8m€45–70Drive 590.1 km
- Drive from A Coruña to Madridcar 590.1 km
5h 48m€94–135Fly from A Coruña Airport
- Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LCG - MAD
3h 3m€42–205Bus via Ourense
- Take the bus from Entrexardíns to Ourense, Estación de Autobusesbus
- Take the bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid-Moncloabus Auto Res
10h 20m€46–78Fly from Vigo
- Fly from Vigo (VGO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane VGO - MAD
3h 5m€43–185Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SCQ - MAD
3h 4m€32–254Bus to Asturias Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Lugo to Avilésbus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane OVD - MAD
6h 2m€49–198
Galicia to Madrid by bus and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galicia to Madrid is to rideshare which costs €28 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Galicia to Madrid is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €40 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Galicia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Teatro Colón and arriving at Madrid Moncloa via A Coruña/La Coruña E.A.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Galicia to Madrid. However, there are services departing from La Coruna-San Cristobal and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Galicia and Madrid is 613 km. The road distance is 590.1 km.
The best way to get from Galicia to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €75 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Galicia to Madrid, including transfers.
Galicia to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. station.
Galicia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from La Coruna-San Cristobal station.
The best way to get from Galicia to Madrid is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €75 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €210 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Galicia, Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Madrid Chamartín 5 times a day. Tickets cost €90–170 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Madrid Moncloa 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–200
Flights from Vigo to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27–200
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €27–200
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–200
Flights from Vigo to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–170
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–170
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from A Coruña/La Coruña E.A. to Madrid Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
Bus from Lugo to Avilés
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +34 981 31 12 13
- [email protected]
- Website
- arriva.es
Bus from Entrexardíns to Ourense, Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Schedules at
- arriva.es
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Ourense, Estación de Autobuses to Madrid-Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from La Corogne to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Galicia to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
Galicia to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galicia to Madrid is 590 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Galicia to Madrid.
There are 7054+ hotels available in Madrid.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Galicia and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


























