Bus Madrid to Santiago de Compostela: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela from various bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus for the next days.

today

from $32

tomorrow

from $32

Thursday

from $32

Friday

from $37

Saturday

from $32

Sunday

from $32

Monday

from $32

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	5:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/19/2025 5:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/20/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 30m	6:00 PM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/19/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/20/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 30m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/19/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/19/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 5m	4:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	12:50 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/19/2025 4:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/20/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	5:00 PM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	12:50 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/19/2025 5:00:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/20/2025 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/20/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/20/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 45m	5:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/20/2025 5:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/21/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 30m	6:00 PM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/20/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/21/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	24h 15m	4:40 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	4:55 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$99	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/20/2025 4:40:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/21/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	5:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/21/2025 5:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/22/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 30m	6:00 PM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/21/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/22/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 0m	1:00 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/21/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/21/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	8h 30m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/21/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/21/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:30 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/21/2025 10:15:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/21/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/22/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/22/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 0m	1:00 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/22/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/22/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:30 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/22/2025 10:15:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/22/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	24h 15m	4:40 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	4:55 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/22/2025 4:40:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/23/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 0m	1:00 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/23/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/23/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
ALSA	8h 30m	12:30 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/23/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/23/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 45m	5:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/23/2025 5:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/24/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	24h 15m	4:40 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	4:55 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/23/2025 4:40:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/24/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	5:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/24/2025 5:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/25/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 30m	6:00 PM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/24/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/25/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 0m	1:00 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	9:00 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/24/2025 1:00:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/24/2025 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	24h 15m	4:40 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	4:55 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/24/2025 4:40:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/25/2025 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	5:45 PM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/25/2025 5:45:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/26/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 30m	6:00 PM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	2:30 AM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/25/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/26/2025 2:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:30 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/25/2025 10:15:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/25/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 45m	10:45 AM	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	7:30 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 8/25/2025 10:45:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/25/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	9h 0m	10:30 AM	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	7:30 PM	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 8/25/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 8/25/2025 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is $12 on 9/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela

See here how frequent the connections between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 26 buses from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Compare all providers like ALSA and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	10 Ø
Distance	302.3 miles
Bus Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Madrid for Santiago de Compostela: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/20/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

$40

Wednesday 08/20

$49

Thursday 08/21

$32

Friday 08/22

$37

Saturday 08/23

$32

Sunday 08/24

$32

Monday 08/25

$32

Tuesday 08/26

$13

Wednesday 08/27

$13

Thursday 08/28

$13

Friday 08/29

$68

Saturday 08/30

$28

Sunday 08/31

$68

Monday 09/01

$68

Tuesday 09/02

$13

Wednesday 09/03

$13

Thursday 09/04

$29

Friday 09/05

$37

Saturday 09/06

$32

Sunday 09/07

$44

Monday 09/08

$32

Tuesday 09/09

$12

Wednesday 09/10

$12

Thursday 09/11

$24

Friday 09/12

$68

Saturday 09/13

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $37.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Santiago de Compostela

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Madrid and Santiago de Compostela.

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Bus Station

Rúa de Clara Campoamor

San Lázaro

Av. de Rosalía de Castro

Boisaca

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela? Compare all modes of transports from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela? Or which bus companies serve the route Madrid to Santiago de Compostela? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Madrid to Santiago de Compostela bus

How much does a Madrid Santiago de Compostela bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 8h 45m to reach Santiago de Compostela. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $121. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Santiago de Compostela.

On average, how many connections are available from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Santiago de Compostela bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela take?

The fastest bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is offered by ALSA and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

The earliest bus arriving in Santiago de Compostela from Madrid starts at 12:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Santiago de Compostela starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Madrid Santiago de Compostela route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, passengers can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela?

You can check all the direct connections between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: ALSA and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Madrid to Santiago de Compostela bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Madrid Santiago de Compostela bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Madrid Santiago de Compostela bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Madrid and to Santiago de Compostela

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Madrid and to Santiago de Compostela. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!