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A CoruñaMadrid508 km

How to get from A Coruña to Madrid

  • 508 km as the crow flies
  • Fastest: bus, 7h
  • 5 train departures a day with Renfe

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We compared the ways to travel from A Coruña to Madrid. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 508 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

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508 km

Which way suits you?

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A Coruña to Madrid: cheapest or fastest?

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Departures from A Coruña to Madrid

Renfe runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:14 and the last at 19:33.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
Renfetrain505:1419:33
ALSAbus408:4017:10

All departuresRenfe

  • 05:14
  • 07:10
  • 11:15
  • 15:54
  • 19:33

All departuresALSA

  • 08:40
  • 11:00
  • 13:45
  • 17:10

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

A CoruñaDeparture
Madrid
MadridArrival

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 5h 50m€23Book
  • Train· 3h 34m€40Book

Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10

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Operators seen on these journeys

On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from A Coruña to Madrid works

Start with a ALSA bus from A Coruña to Madrid Barajas, about 7h. In total it's roughly €28 over 7h, direct, no transfers.

A Coruña to Madrid: common questions

How long does it take to get from A Coruña to Madrid?

The most useful route takes about 7h by bus, with no transfer.

When is the first train from A Coruña to Madrid?

The first train with Renfe leaves at 05:14 and the last at 19:33, according to the published timetable.

How many train departures a day are there from A Coruña to Madrid?

5 a day with Renfe, between 05:14 and 19:33.

When is the first bus from A Coruña to Madrid?

The first bus with ALSA leaves at 08:40 and the last at 17:10, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from A Coruña to Madrid?

4 a day with ALSA, between 08:40 and 17:10.

How far is Madrid from A Coruña?

About 508 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does A Coruña to Madrid cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €28. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run A Coruña to Madrid?

On this route you travel with ALSA, Renfe.

What is the cheapest way to get from A Coruña to Madrid?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: ALSA

Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026