There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Sarria by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 32m
Cheapest option
Fly to Santiago de Compostela, bus • 5h 25m
4 alternative options
Bus • 8h 10m
Drive • 4h 51m
Fly to Vigo, drive • 4h 29m
Fly to A Coruna, train • 7h 22m
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Madrid to Sarria is to bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Sarria is to fly and drive which costs €65 - €240 and takes 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Sarria. However, there are services departing from Madrid Estacion Sur and arriving at Sarria via Pedrafita Do Cebreiro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Sarria. However, there are services departing from Sol and arriving at Sarria via Madrid-Chamartin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Madrid and Sarria is 405 km. The road distance is 487.8 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sarria without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Madrid to Sarria, including transfers.
Madrid to Sarria bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid Estacion Sur station.
Madrid to Sarria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Chamartin station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Sarria is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €40 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.
- Distance: 405.2 km
- Duration: 5h 32m
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Sarria, Galicia, Spain?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid-Chamartin to Sarria once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €45 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro once daily. Tickets cost €35 - €50 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €370
Flights from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela via Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €370
Flights from Madrid to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €260
Flights from Madrid to A Coruna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €270
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Madrid to Vigo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €220
Flights from Madrid to A Coruna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €18 - €170
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Madrid-Chamartin to Sarria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €45
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from El Burgo-Santiago to Sarria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 902 42 22 42
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Madrid Estacion Sur to Piedrafita Do Cebreiro
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- alsa.com
- Phone
- +34 982 29 29 00
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Santiago Compostela Airport to Sarria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €13
- Schedules at
- monbus.es
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Madrid Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Madrid to Sarria bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Piedrafita Do Cebreiro station.
Madrid to Sarria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Sarria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Sarria is 488 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Madrid to Sarria.
Ryanair and Iberia offer flights from Madrid Airport to Santiago de Compostela Airport.
There are 221+ hotels available in Sarria. Prices start at €100 per night.