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Madrid-Santiago de Compostela trains: timetables, fares and offers
Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train in 3h 02min from €19. 9 departures a day, real timetables and stops. Check fares and book your trip.
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Route summary
Quick summary of the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela route
The Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train covers 600 km in 3h 02min on the fastest AVE, and up to 3h 25min on the services with more stops. There are 9 departures a day from Madrid-Chamartín to Santiago de Compostela, from €19 and averaging €54. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
| Distance | 600 km |
| Shortest journey | 3h 02min (AVE) |
| Longest journey | 3h 25min |
| Departures a day | 9 trains |
| Train types | AVE and Avlo |
| Lowest fare | €19 |
| Average fare | €54 |
| Highest fare | €138 |
| Cheapest time of day | before 9am |
| Best time to book | 31-60 days before travelling |
| Departure station | Madrid-Chamartín |
| Arrival station | Santiago de Compostela |
Schedules
Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train timetable
The first train leaves Madrid-Chamartín at 07:14 and the last one at 20:23. The fastest service is the AVE at 10:04, arriving at 13:06 in 3h 02min. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Type | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | 09:56 | 3h 26min | — | |
| 07:14 | 10:18 | 3h 04min | — | |
| 08:25 | 11:50 | 3h 25min | — | |
| 08:26 | 11:32 | 3h 06min | — | |
| 10:04 | 13:06 | 3h 02min | — | |
| 10:04 | 13:18 | 3h 14min | — | |
| 11:17 | 15:03 | 3h 46min | — | |
| 13:20 | 17:18 | 3h 58min | — | |
| 14:40 | 17:42 | 3h 02min | — | |
| 15:32 | 18:42 | 3h 10min | — | |
| 16:05 | 19:38 | 3h 33min | — | |
| 17:10 | 20:18 | 3h 08min | — | |
| 18:06 | 21:24 | 3h 18min | — | |
| 19:17 | 22:19 | 3h 02min | — | |
| 20:23 | 23:25 | 3h 02min | — |
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Prices
Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train fares
The Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train starts at €19.00 in Turista class, with an average fare of €54 across everything on sale. Preferente class can reach €138. Based on 1,662 real queries to the Renfe API.
| Type/class | From | Average fare | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVE Preferente | €19.00 | €61.24 | €137.85 |
| AVLO Turista | €19.00 | €36.51 | €89.00 |
| AVE Turista | €24.05 | €51.11 | €120.00 |
| ALVIA Turista | €33.90 | €61.78 | €93.70 |
| ALVIA Preferente | €41.60 | €53.47 | €103.30 |
Journey time
How long does the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train take?
The AVE takes 3h 02min between Madrid-Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela. Services with more stops take up to 3h 25min. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
| Service | Duration | Departures a day |
|---|---|---|
| AVE | 3h 02min – 3h 08min | 6 |
| Avlo | 3h 02min – 3h 25min | 3 |
Stations
Stations on the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela route
Trains leave from Madrid-Chamartín and arrive at Santiago de Compostela. Prices vary with the date, how far ahead you book and the fares on sale. Check the search box for your own trip.
On board
On board the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train
The route is served by AVE and Avlo. What each train carries depends on the set assigned to the service, so it is worth checking when you book.
| Service | Duration | Departures a day | Classes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVE | 3h 02min – 3h 08min | 6 | Preferente and Turista |
| Avlo | 3h 02min – 3h 25min | 3 | Turista |
Savings
How to pay less on the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train
To save on the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train, book 31-60 days ahead (22% average saving). Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week, averaging €40. Data from 1,662 real queries to the Renfe API.
Book 31-60d ahead
22.1% cheaper than buying in the last 48 hours
Average fare booking this far ahead: €50
Travel on Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week, averaging €40
Tuesday: €40 on average vs Sunday: €73
Pick first thing in the morning trains
The cheapest time of day, averaging €21
€21 on average vs €60 at the most expensive time
Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
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Search with flexible dates
Moving the trip by ±2 days can bring the fare down a long way
Compare departure days in the ofertren.com search box
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train
How much does the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train cost?
From €19 one way, averaging €54 and up to €138 on the busiest dates. The lowest fare on record is AVE Preferente, from €19.00.
How long does the train from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela take?
The AVE takes 3h 02min between Madrid-Chamartín and Santiago de Compostela. Services with more stops take up to 3h 25min.
How many trains a day run from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?
9 departures a day from Madrid-Chamartín, split between AVE and Avlo.
Which station do trains to Santiago de Compostela leave from in Madrid?
From Madrid-Chamartín, where the 9 daily services on this route start.
Which station in Santiago de Compostela do trains from Madrid arrive at?
At Santiago de Compostela.
Does the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train make intermediate stops?
The most frequent stops are Zamora, Ourense, Medina del Campo Alta Velocidad, Sanabria Alta Velocidad and A Gudiña-Porta de Galicia.
What time do the first and last trains to Santiago de Compostela leave?
The first leaves Madrid-Chamartín at 07:14 and arrives at 10:18. The last one leaves at 20:23 and arrives at 23:25.
When is the Madrid-Santiago de Compostela train cheapest?
Booking 31-60 days before travelling saves 22.1% on average. Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week, averaging €40. The first thing in the morning trains are the cheapest of the day, averaging €21.
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A platform I wasn't familiar with, and although it failed me the first time I paid for a train ticket and the tickets didn't arrive in my email, a very kind person called me in less than 12 hours and confirmed my problem and sent the tickets to my email. I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I had a free ticket for a cultural activity for my visit to Almería. The second time I bought my ticket, I got another free ticket for a cultural activity on my return to Madrid. I'm very happy with their service, their kindness, and their speed in responding to an incident that I didn't even have time to call to complain about. They deserve my 5 stars, and they can't do any more.
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