How to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 479 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
479 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Sep 9 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Reading date not recorded | 9h 45m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 13h 15m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Sep 91h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€50Reading date not recorded9h 45m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Sep 813h 15m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airportflight
Wizz Air Malta·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Santiago de Compostela
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€86October 2026
€31Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz Air MaltaMadrid–Barajas-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSee live options and dates →
RenfeMadrid-A CoruñaBook →
BlaBlaCar BusA Coruña-Santiago de Compostela, Braga-Santiago de CompostelaBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-BragaBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela works
Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €21 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Santiago de Compostela: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Santiago de Compostela from Madrid?
About 479 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Santiago de Compostela cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €84. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Santiago de Compostela?
Madrid is MAD and Santiago de Compostela is SCQ, so this route is usually written MAD to SCQ.
Which operators run Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, City transit, FlixBus.
Can you get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 02m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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