The average train between Aachen and Santiago de Compostela takes 28h 42m and the fastest train takes 26h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Santiago de Compostela. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Aachen and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 9:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 28h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
Aachen to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Aachen to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Santiago de Compostela is 1,413.3 km. The road distance is 2,705 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Santiago De Compostela via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 18h 4m.