How to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 08m by bus, flight, 1 transfer. 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
479 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €45Checked Sep 8 | 6h 08m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €51Reading date not recorded | 7h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€45Checked Sep 86h 08m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€51Reading date not recorded7h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: 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.
- 1Santiago de Compostela → Vigo AirportbusRegional connection·2h 13m
- 2Vigo Airport → Madrid–Barajasflight
Air Europa·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€52October 2026
€24Departure 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
Air EuropaVigo Airport-Madrid–BarajasSee live options and dates →
BlaBlaCar BusSantiago de Compostela-OviedoBook →
RenfeOviedo-MadridBook →On this route you travel with Regional connection, Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid works
Start with a Regional connection bus from Santiago de Compostela to Vigo, about 2h 13m. Transfer in Vigo and continue by UX flight on to Madrid (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €45 over 6h 8m, 1 transfer.
Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: common questions
How long does it take to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The most useful route takes about 6h 08m by bus, flight, 1 transfer.
How far is Madrid from Santiago de Compostela?
About 479 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Santiago de Compostela to Madrid cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €45 to €66. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 6h 08m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 6h 08m. About 2h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
On this route you travel with Regional connection, Air Europa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Renfe.
Can you get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
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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