The average train between Alcalá de Henares and Santiago de Compostela takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Alcalá de Henares 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 every 4 hours between Alcalá de Henares and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alcalá de Henares is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alcalá de Henares to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Alcalá de Henares station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Santiago De Compostela. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Alcalá de Henares to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Alcalá de Henares to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Alcalá de Henares to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Alcalá de Henares and Santiago de Compostela is 506.4 km. The road distance is 580 km.
Renfe AVE operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostela every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Renfe Viajeros also services this route 5 times a day.