There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to A Coruña by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, rideshare, or train
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 Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain Ave
3h 41m€75–150Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Madrid to La Corogne591 km
6h 55m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to A Coruña/La Coruñabus ALSA - S-Mad-San / ...
6h 50m€50–80Drive 592.3 km
- Drive from Madrid to A Coruñacar 592.3 km
5h 45m€97–140Fly to A Coruña Airport
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane MAD - LCG
3h 18m€37–233Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane MAD - SCQ
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobaltrain
4h 21m€39–308
Madrid to A Coruña by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to A Coruña is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to A Coruña is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €35 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Madrid Moncloa and arriving at A Coruña/La Coruña. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Madrid Chamartín and arriving at La Coruna-San Cristobal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Madrid and A Coruña is 610 km. The road distance is 592.3 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to A Coruña without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €75 - €150.
The train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobal takes 3h 41m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Madrid to A Coruña bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Moncloa station.
Madrid to A Coruña train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid to A Coruña is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €35 - €240 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and A Coruña, Spain?
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobal 3 times a day. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 3h 41m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to A Coruña/La Coruña twice daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to A Coruña Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santiago De Compostela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €4–80
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to La Coruna-San Cristobal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid Moncloa to A Coruña/La Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- ALSA
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Madrid to La Corogne
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to A Coruña bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at A Coruña/La Coruña station.
Madrid to A Coruña train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at La Coruna-San Cristobal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to A Coruña is 592 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Madrid to A Coruña.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid and A Coruña. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.