The average train between Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona 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 Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 11:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Barcelona is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Barcelona station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela is 898.7 km. The road distance is 1,163 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Santiago De Compostela via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 7m.