Trains tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

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Today11 Aug
from US$112
Tomorrow12 Aug
from US$108
Wed13 Aug
from US$108
Thu14 Aug
from US$120
Fri15 Aug
from US$74
Sat16 Aug
from US$108
Sun17 Aug
from US$74
Mon18 Aug

Trains leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Santiago de Compostela
    Destination location: Santiago De Compostela
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Santiago de Compostela
    Destination location: Santiago De Compostela
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Santiago de Compostela
    Destination location: Santiago De Compostela
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Santiago de Compostela
    Destination location: Santiago De Compostela
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 12 August at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: 12 August at
    Destination city: Santiago de Compostela
    Destination location: Santiago De Compostela
    Operated by: RENFE AVERENFE AVE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Bus
Average priceUS$56 - US$197Average duration9h
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$29 - US$75Average duration6h 20m
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Santiago de Compostela. The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day
6h 20mAverage duration
US$29Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/08
US$139
10/08
US$139
Today
US$108
12/08
US$104
13/08
US$104
14/08
US$116
15/08
US$70
16/08
US$104
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela was searched and found on 15 Aug 2025 with a price of US$70

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$70 to US$162 for a train ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$70, which is on 2025-08-15.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Santiago de Compostela.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santiago de Compostela you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

Will you be returning to Madrid by train?

Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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