- Must visit
Museo da Catedral de Santiago
Outstanding museum inside the cathedral complex with cloisters, treasury rooms and major works explaining the city's religious history.
Cheapest price on Oct 28
L 24
Average ticket price on Oct 28
L 28
Fastest journey on Oct 28
21 m
Average journey duration on Oct 28
21 m
Trains on Oct 28
22
Distance
36 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela will cost around L 28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only L 24.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 22 trains from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela, including 22 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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09162Trains from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela run on average 18 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at L 24 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 22 miles (36 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 22 miles (36 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price L 24 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 10:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela trains for today, Tuesday, October 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09192 | 8:08 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 8:29 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12590 | 8:42 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 9:25 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12554 | Delayed 8:22 PM 9:21 PMVillagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h44 | 10:05 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09212 | 10:30 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 10:54 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 28 | |||||
12512 | 5:50 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h42 | 6:32 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09072 | 7:12 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h26 | 7:38 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12480 | 7:40 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h42 | 8:22 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
00621 | 8:04 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 8:28 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09092 | 9:41 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h23 | 10:04 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12526 | 10:03 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h49 | 10:52 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
04494 | 10:20 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 10:44 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09112 | 11:13 AM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 11:34 AM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12482 | 12:00 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h38 | 12:38 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12528 | 1:24 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 2:07 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09132 | 1:57 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h26 | 2:23 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09142 | 3:08 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 3:29 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12538 | 4:08 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h42 | 4:50 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09162 | 5:03 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 5:24 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12484 | 5:55 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h45 | 6:40 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09172 | 6:11 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 6:32 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
09182 | 6:48 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 7:09 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
12488 | 7:28 PM Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 8:11 PM Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Outstanding museum inside the cathedral complex with cloisters, treasury rooms and major works explaining the city's religious history.
Museum dedicated to Galicia's people, traditions and crafts, set in the former convent of San Domingos de Bonaval.
Contemporary art center in a striking Álvaro Siza building, featuring changing exhibitions and strong collections of modern art.
Historic square beside the cathedral with lively arcades, cafés nearby and excellent views of Santiago's monumental core.
Peaceful park with historic oaks, shaded walks and classic viewpoints over the cathedral towers and old town skyline.
Traditional market district and square where locals shop, offering a vivid glimpse of everyday life in Santiago.
Traditional almond cake from Santiago, marked with the Cross of Saint James. Dense, sweet, and iconic for pilgrims and local celebrations.
Galician octopus served with olive oil, paprika, and coarse salt, often on a wooden plate. A classic festive dish across Galicia.
Hearty Galician broth made with grelos, potatoes, beans, and usually pork. A rural staple, especially popular in cooler weather.
Michelin-starred restaurant known for refined Galician tasting menus in an elegant, contemporary setting near the old town.
Traditional Galician restaurant famed for octopus and classic regional dishes. Rustic feel and long-standing local reputation.
Popular modern Galician restaurant focused on seafood and seasonal products, with polished service and a central old-town location.
Moderate for Spain: pilgrim stays and local bars help, but central rooms and tourist dining cost more. Walking keeps transit costs low.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; small change in cafes; taxi fares are usually rounded up.
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Most Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela trains use the Vilagarcia De Arousa to Santiago De Compostela station pair. Use this guide to compare Vilagarcía de Arousa and Santiago de Compostela train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Vilagarcia De Arousa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Vilagarcia De Arousa.
ATMs are available at Vilagarcia De Arousa.
Ticket office support is available at Vilagarcia De Arousa. Information desks are available at Vilagarcia De Arousa.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vilagarcia De Arousa: Parking.
Available at Vilagarcia De Arousa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vilagarcia De Arousa.
Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago De Compostela has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Santiago De Compostela.
ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.
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