How to get from Madrid to Pontevedra
- 468 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 49m
- 4 train departures a day with Renfe
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 49m
direct
Train
€41
Cheapest
4h 59m
1 transfer
Flight + Train
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 8 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Pontevedra. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 59m by flight, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 468 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
468 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €36Checked Oct 5 | 4h 59m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 3h 49mdirect | See Train details |
- Flight€36Checked Oct 54h 59m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 103h 49m · directSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Pontevedra: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airportflight
Iberia·1h 15m - 2Santiago de Compostela → Pontevedratrain
Renfe·44m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Madrid to Pontevedra
Renfe runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:26 and the last at 18:06.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfetrain | 4 | 08:26 | 18:06 |
All departures
- 08:26
- 11:17
- 15:32
- 18:06
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
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
IberiaMadrid–Barajas-Santiago-Rosalía de Castro AirportSee live options and dates →RenfeSantiago de Compostela-Pontevedra, Madrid-PontevedraBook →On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Pontevedra works
Start with a IB flight from Madrid to Santiago de Compostela, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Santiago de Compostela and continue by Renfe train on to Pontevedra (44 min). In total it's roughly €36 over 4h 59m, 1 transfer.
Madrid to Pontevedra: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Pontevedra?
The most useful route takes about 4h 59m by flight, train, 1 transfer.
When is the first train from Madrid to Pontevedra?
The first train with Renfe leaves at 08:26 and the last at 18:06, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Madrid to Pontevedra?
4 a day with Renfe, between 08:26 and 18:06.
How far is Pontevedra from Madrid?
About 468 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Pontevedra cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €41. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Pontevedra?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 59m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Pontevedra?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 4h 59m. About 3h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Madrid to Pontevedra?
On this route you travel with Iberia, Renfe.
Can you get from Madrid to Pontevedra without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Pontevedra?
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.
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 5 Oct 2026