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How to get fromMadrid to Santiago de Compostela Cathedralby train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

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  1. Train (Renfe)

    best
    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain train Ave
    3h 16m
    €70–150

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Madrid to Santiago de Compostelarideshare rideshare 591.8 km
    7h 5m
    €30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid Moncloa to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostelabus bus Alsa / ...
    8h 9m
    €55–80

  4. Fly to Santiago De Compostela Airport

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ)plane plane MAD - SCQ
    3h 23m
    €32–254

  5. Bus via Ourense

    1. Take the bus from Madrid-Moncloa to Ourense, Estación de Autobusesbus bus Auto Res
    2. Take the bus from Ourense Estación de Autobuses to Santiago de Compostela Estación de Autobusesbus bus
    9h 19m
    €46–71

  6. Drive 592.3 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela Cathedralcar car 592.3 km
    5h 57m
    €93–134

  7. Fly to A Coruña Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to A Coruña Airport (LCG)plane plane MAD - LCG
    2. Take the train from La Coruna-San Cristobal to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    4h 13m
    €49–231

  8. Fly to Vigo, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Vigo (VGO)plane plane MAD - VGO
    2. Take the train from Vigo Urzaiz to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    4h 48m
    €55–209

Madrid to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral by train and foot (Renfe)

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain?

Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostela every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Moncloa to Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela twice daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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