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07:15PM3h31

Madrid Chamartín

10:46PMSantiago De Compostela

€1191One-way

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06:54PM3h23

Madrid Chamartín

10:17PMSantiago De Compostela

€1191One-way

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02:30PM3h16

Madrid Chamartín

05:46PMSantiago De Compostela

€1731One-way

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Popular trains to and from Santiago de Compostela

Popular trains to Santiago de Compostela

A Coruña to Santiago de Compostela train

from €4

Direct trains available

0h27 average duration

Served by

Renfe
Renfe ALVIA
Renfe MD

Vigo to Santiago de Compostela train

from €5

Direct trains available

0h55 average duration

Served by

Renfe
Renfe Alvia
Renfe MD

Ourense to Santiago de Compostela train

from €10

Direct trains available

0h40 average duration

Served by

Renfe
Renfe ALVIA

Madrid to Santiago de Compostela train

from €30

Direct trains available

3h16 average duration

3trains per day

Served by

Renfe
Renfe ALVIA

Popular trains from Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela to A Coruña train

from €4

Direct trains available

0h28 average duration

Served by

Renfe
Renfe ALVIA
Renfe MD

Santiago de Compostela to Vigo train

from €5

Direct trains available

0h55 average duration

Served by

Renfe
Renfe Alvia
Renfe MD

Santiago de Compostela to Madrid train

from €55

Direct trains available

3h20 average duration

Served by

Renfe
Renfe Alvia

Santiago de Compostela has been a famous pilgrimage destination for more than seven centuries. For travelers who prefer to arrive by train rather than on foot, the city has fast rail connections with Madrid, thanks to the AVE high-speed rail line which has cut journey times from the capital to the Galician city. The station in Santiago also offers frequent connections from other cities in Galicia, A Coruna in the north and Vigo in the south, with some services operating from across the border in Portugal.

Which is the main train station in Santiago de Compostela?

The rail station in Santiago de Compostela is about a mile south of the historic center, with regular C2 bus services operating from immediately outside offering connections around the city. Passenger facilities at the station include a cafe-restaurant, news vendor, and taxi stands, with a wide variety of shops and bars within a couple of minutes' walk from the station.

Which train companies offer trains to Santiago de Compostela?

The Spanish national rail operator Renfe provides all the direct and indirect trains to Santiago de Compostela. The advent of the AVE high-speed line from the capital has made it possible to reach Santiago in just over five hours, with three direct and eight slower indirect services daily. Renfe also operates Avant express services to Santiago from A Coruna and Vigo and slower Regional services from Ourense and Lugo.

Why travel by train to Santiago de Compostela?

The scenic journey from Madrid is an attractive alternative to a flight, particularly with fast and comfortable high-speed AVE trains. In Galicia, train services to Santiago are a convenient way of seeing the major cities of the region, and some attractive coastal resorts such as Vilagarcia De Arousa. With routes south to Porto, it is even possible to plan a rail trip over the border to northern Portugal.

Before you travel to Santiago de Compostela by train - good to know!

Although it's best-known as a religious pilgrimage destination, Santiago de Compostela is also a favorite city for gourmets. The regional dish is octopus with paprika and potato but other local delicacies include green Padron peppers and gooseneck barnacles. The city's compact size means it is easy to hop around Santiago's restaurants and tapas bars using buses that offer several routes around the historic center.

Train providers: Renfe Alvia, Renfe and Renfe MD to Santiago de Compostela trains

Travel on Renfe Alvia, Renfe and Renfe MD trains to Santiago de Compostela at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your trip to Santiago de Compostela. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.

Renfe Media Distancia is a Spanish train service that operates throughout the country for short to medium-distance trips. It offers the train types Avant, Media Distancia (MD), Regional and Regional Express with different levels of comfort and speed, so passengers can choose the one that best suits their needs. The ticket types available include single tickets, return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Renfe Media Distancia are A Coruña to Vigo, Alicante to Murcia, Barcelona to Girona.

Train stations in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela

The major train station for arrivals in Santiago de Compostela is Santiago De Compostela. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santiago De Compostela for your journey to Santiago de Compostela.

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15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain