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TodayApr 29
from $53
TomorrowApr 30
from $29
WedMay 1
from $28
ThuMay 2
from $29
FriMay 3
from $29
SatMay 4
from $29
SunMay 5
from $63
MonMay 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $53
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Moncloa
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $61
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Moncloa
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $79
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: ALSA SupraALSA Supra
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $79
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Santiago de Compostela
    Departure location: Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela)
    Arrival time: April 30 at
    Destination city: Madrid
    Destination location: Estación Sur
    Operated by: ALSAALSA
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $61
Bus Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: Trip Overview

Bus Santiago de Compostela to Madrid: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$66
Average bus trip duration9h 15m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure5:45 AM
Distance304 miles (489 km)
Latest bus departure10:30 PM

Santiago de Compostela to Madrid Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures5:45AM - 10:30PM
Minimum Price$12
Average Ticket Price$66
Minimum Trip Duration7h55m
Average Bus Trip Duration9h15m
Distance304 miles (489 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteALSA
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Santiago de Compostela - Madrid

You can take a bus or a train to go from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most convenient and eco-friendly way. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

On average, the trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid takes around 9h 15m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 7h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 303 miles (488 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Santiago de Compostela and Madrid is 303 miles (488 km).

About 12 buses travel this route daily, provided by ALSA. The number of buses operating from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid may change based on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 5:45 AM and 10:30 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid start their journey at Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela and wind up at Estación Sur. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. The lowest tickets for this trip cost as little as $14.

You can expect to pay around $66 for a bus ticket. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $14 and $88, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Madrid, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Palacio Real, Reina Sofia Museum, Toledo, The Three Big Art Galleries - Paseo del Arte (Art Walk) and San Lorenzo de El Escorial.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
04/27
$12
04/28
$12
Today
$54
04/30
$54
05/01
$53
05/02
$61
05/03
$12
05/04
$54
The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid was searched and found on May 3, 2024 with a price of $12

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

You can expect to pay from $12 to $81 for a bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2024-05-03.

Usually ALSA Supra will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Santiago de Compostela by bus?

Bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

You can also go to Madrid by train

Train from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid

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