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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela) | Moncloa | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela) | Moncloa | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela) | Moncloa | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela) | Estación Sur | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Estación de Autobuses de Santiago (Santiago de Compostela) | Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4 | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 3 hours 2 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Santiago de Compostela and Madrid?
Stops in Santiago de Compostela
- A
Estación de Autobuses de Santiago de Compostela
Rua de Clara Campoamor, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain - B
Parada de Autobus Santiago de Compostela
Praza de Camilo Díaz Baliño, 2, 15704 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain - C
Av. de Lugo
Av. de Lugo, 13, 15702 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain - D
San Lázaro
Av. de Fernando de Casas Novoa, 14, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain - E
Av. de Rosalía de Castro
Av. de Rosalía de Castro, 116, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain - F
Rúa San Lázaro
Rúa San Lázaro, 88, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
Stops in Madrid
- AMendez Alvaro, 83, , Madrid, 28045, Spain
- BPlaza Moncloa, 671, 28008 Madrid, Spain
- DAvenida de América, 9, 28002 Madrid, Spain
- E
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla
Madrid Interc. Plaza Castilla, 28046 Madrid, Spain - F
Ronda de Valencia 6
Ronda de Valencia 6, 28012 Madrid, Spain
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The bus service received positive feedback for its comfortable rides, punctuality, and courteous drivers. Customers appreciated the clean buses, on-time schedules, and helpful staff. Some suggestions were made to provide instructions in English for non-native speakers. Overall, customers had a pleasant experience with the service provided.
ALSA Santiago de Compostela Madrid recent customer reviews
Поїздкою задоволена, затримок не було, автобус приїздив вчасно, в салоні комфортно та тепло. Водій ввічливий.
Maria S.
The bus ride was comfortable. Additionally, it would be helpful if any instructions by the staff are also given in English.
Caroline N.
i love the driver please give him a raise, he is amazing driver, very safe, treat people with respect. he also helped me to get to the airport and kindly explained to wait until he comes again with the bus. seats were extremely tiny and bus was full but bussdriver made nice experience out of this trip
Silvia S.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The cheapest bus tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid start from $108. The average price for this route is around $108. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The average bus travel time from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 484 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 55m and is operated by ALSA.
Which bus companies service the Santiago de Compostela to Madrid route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
The earliest bus departs from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid at 5:45am. And the latest bus departs at 9:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?
A bus trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 7, 2025 with a price of $43To 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 $43 to $129 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 $43 which is on 2025-12-07.
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