Coach Madrid to Santiago de Compostela from £18

Which bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like ALSA or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£50

tomorrow

£21

Friday

£34

Saturday

£21

Sunday

£29

Monday

£50

Tuesday

£50

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 45m	17:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 04/02/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	8h 30m	18:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 04/02/2026 18:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 5m	16:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	00:50	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 04/02/2026 16:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	17:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	00:50	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£65	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 04/02/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/02/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 45m	17:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/02/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	9h 0m	10:30	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 05/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	8h 30m	18:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 05/02/2026 18:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 30m	00:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	09:00	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 05/02/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	00:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	09:00	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 06/02/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	8h 5m	16:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	00:50	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 06/02/2026 16:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	17:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	00:50	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 06/02/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 06/02/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 06/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	9h 0m	15:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	00:15	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 06/02/2026 15:15:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 00:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 07/02/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	9h 0m	10:30	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£21	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 07/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 07/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	8h 45m	17:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 07/02/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	24h 15m	16:40	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	16:55	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 07/02/2026 16:40:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	00:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	09:00	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/02/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 08/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	24h 15m	16:40	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	16:55	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/02/2026 16:40:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 16:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 15m
ALSA	8h 5m	16:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	00:50	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 08/02/2026 16:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
ALSA	7h 50m	17:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	00:50	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 08/02/2026 17:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 00:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	00:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	09:00	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/02/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/02/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 45m	17:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 09/02/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 10/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	9h 0m	10:30	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 09/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 09/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	8h 30m	18:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 09/02/2026 18:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 10/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
ALSA	8h 30m	00:30	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	09:00	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/02/2026 00:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 10/02/2026 09:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
ALSA	9h 15m	10:15	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/02/2026 10:15:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
ALSA	8h 45m	17:45	Madrid	Mendez Alvaro Train Station	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Mendez Alvaro Train Station, Madrid (Spain) at 10/02/2026 17:45:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 11/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
ALSA	9h 0m	10:30	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	19:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 10/02/2026 10:30:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 10/02/2026 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
ALSA	8h 30m	18:00	Madrid	Intercambiador de Moncloa	02:30	Santiago de Compostela	Central Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from ALSA goes from Intercambiador de Moncloa, Madrid (Spain) at 10/02/2026 18:00:00 to Central Station, Santiago de Compostela (Spain) arriving at 11/02/2026 02:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is £18 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 25 coaches from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela, with 6 offers.

All facts for Madrid to Santiago de Compostela bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like ALSA and FlixBus that travel daily 7 times by bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela in one click. Book your Madrid to Santiago de Compostela bus ticket starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus	£18
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Coach	16:45
Latest Coach	18:00
Daily Bus Connections	7 Ø
Distance	486.4 km
Coach Companies	ALSA and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

Every day, 7 buses from 2 coach companies leave Madrid for Santiago de Compostela. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

Wednesday 04/02

£50

Thursday 05/02

£19

Friday 06/02

£19

Saturday 07/02

£58

Sunday 08/02

£29

Monday 09/02

£50

Tuesday 10/02

£50

Wednesday 11/02

£50

Thursday 12/02

£21

Friday 13/02

£56

Saturday 14/02

£21

Sunday 15/02

£25

Monday 16/02

£19

Tuesday 17/02

£19

Wednesday 18/02

£24

Thursday 19/02

£19

Friday 20/02

£24

Saturday 21/02

£19

Sunday 22/02

£24

Monday 23/02

£18

Tuesday 24/02

£18

Wednesday 25/02

£18

Thursday 26/02

£18

Friday 27/02

£18

Saturday 28/02

£18

Sunday 01/03

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 £18, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £21.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Santiago de Compostela

Here is a map with all coach stations in Madrid and Santiago de Compostela. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Avenida de América Coach Station

Avenida de América 13

Coach Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Coach 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.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Madrid to Santiago de Compostela bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Madrid Santiago de Compostela bus trip is available from £18 and takes 9h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £65. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Santiago de Compostela.

How many connections are available for the Madrid Santiago de Compostela route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela is provided by ALSA and takes 7h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £65. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Santiago de Compostela departs from Madrid at 16:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

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

The latest bus to Santiago de Compostela departs from Madrid at 18:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Madrid Santiago de Compostela route?

Passengers looking to travel from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela can travel with ALSA and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Santiago de Compostela from Madrid?

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 bus for the Madrid Santiago de Compostela bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 7 daily trips between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Madrid and Santiago de Compostela change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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’ll find all the details about your bus route!