There are 6 ways to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid by plane, bus, train (Renfe), rideshare, or car
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Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport
best- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane SCQ - MAD
1h 40m€35–257Bus to A Coruña Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Aeroporto De A Coruñabus
- Fly from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane LCG - MAD
3h 25m€45–230Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
4h€71–153Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Moncloabus Alsa / ...
9h 40m€56–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Santiago de Compostela-SCQ to Madrid578.6 km
5h 50mDrive 578.6 km
- Drive from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madridcar 578.6 km
5h 50m€91–131
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid by bus and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs €35 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela Aeropuerto and arriving at Madrid Moncloa via Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela and arriving at Madrid Chamartín via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) and Madrid is 492 km. The road distance is 578.6 km.
The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid, including transfers.
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
The best way to get from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs €35 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 4h, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 40m.
What companies run services between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), Spain and Madrid, Spain?
Iberia flies from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–220
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–220
Flights from A Coruña Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–220
- 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
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–150
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Santiago De Compostela to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Santiago de Compostela, Aeropuerto de Santiago to Aeroporto De A Coruña
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Moncloa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Santiago de Compostela-SCQ to Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Madrid Moncloa station.
Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid is 579 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Madrid.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) and Madrid. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.