What is the best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Ivar Rekve — 7 Comments ↓

The question was:

How difficult is it to get back to Madrid from Santiago de Compostela? I was thinking bus, but not too sure about a 7-hour bus ride. Looks like plane tickets are really cheap, but I don’t want to buy in advance, because I’m not sure exactly when I’ll be arriving in Santiago.

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Cornelia

I liked to take the bus from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid (3x!). You can take the first class bus. It’s a little bit more expensive but you get snacks and more. For me it was perfect to think about my “way”:) and unwind completely!
http://www.caminodesantiago.me Ivar

many take the bus… the faster option might also be: http://www.ryanair.com/en But many pilgrims wants to travel home slooowly..
Mikeglobaltraveler

Take the train = The Day train is a beautiful trip – Worth the time – You will probably encounter folks on the train you met on the Camino – You will enjoy
this trip. The train arrives in Madrid late {near Midnight}.
AbieJMartin

Flying to Madrid is easiest, quick and not very expensive if you choose the right airline. Some people suggest bus/train but after the Camino you have seen enough of Spain for a while. The train anyhow go so fast that you see very little. I took the train after my second Camino but it was a long trip and I have not met any pilgrims whom I stayed in contact with.
adgatto

I took Ryanair to Madrid. A little inconvenient as airport is 10 k from Santiago and flight is early. Stayed at hotel night before near airport. I understand there is a midnight train to Madrid which I think would be interesting. The train station is very accessible in the center of town. I would give it a try next time.
Cocochanel20

We flew — it was easy and about an hour.
rick

I caught the bus from Santiago to the airport last Sep easily in time to catch the 09.35am Ryanair flight to Madrid, the flight cost EUR 24.21!

What is the best way to get from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid?

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