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I tried doing a search for this but didn't come up with anything, so sorry if there's a thread somewhere on the same topic. What's the best way to get to Madrid from Santiago? Bus, train, or plane? Also on a tight budget...
It really depends when you book and how far in advance. I have compared all three options on several occasions the last time being this week.
Ryan Air is the cheapest option if you do not incur extra expenses and book early. You can fly out of Santiago for as cheap as 35 euros. Right now they have a early morning and late evening flight. Neither train nor bus can beat this price.
This past summer I took the overnight bus Falcon mentioned because ALSA offered me a discount making it cheaper than the train or plane but sleeping was out of the question.
In January I will be taking the train for 54 euros. I am sure that I could have gotten a cheaper fare but I only booked it two days ago.
For train info: www.renfe.es.
For bus: www.alsa.es.
I recommend the train as a great way to "decompress" after the camino. I took it yesterday to Madrid and although long, it's soooooo much nicer than the cattle-truck experience of Ryanair or Vueling. Watching familiar names and landscapes slip past is just great. It cost me €38, booked as I was walking out of Ourense last week (would have been even less if booked earlier - and sadly I've still got a couple of years until I get my tarjeta dorada). Santiago airport is the only airport in England or Spain where I've ever had a problem with sticks - last year losing a pair that I'd got metaphorically and physically attached to over two Vias de la Plata.
hmmm wonder how you got such a cheap ticket. I bought mine 2 days ago for 54 euros! Could it be that buying online vs. at a station is more expensive?
I am taking the 9.05 train which gets you into Madrid-Chamartin at 14.40. Look forward to seeing sights that I walked through this summer while on the Sanabrés (goes through Ourense and Zamora).
We took the overnight train to Madrid, splendid!!I tried doing a search for this but didn't come up with anything, so sorry if there's a thread somewhere on the same topic. What's the best way to get to Madrid from Santiago? Bus, train, or plane? Also on a tight budget...
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