Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Trains

Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 5m
Duration: 1,164 km
Distance: €193
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Madrid

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Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Ave
Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santiago De Compostelatrain Ave

7h 21m

€127–312

Barcelona to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Barcelona and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. 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 Cathedral at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

1:27 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:19 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
4:00 PM → 11:25 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 10:19 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 11:32 AM
Arrives next day
15h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 8:18 PM
7h 5m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

11:00 AM → 5:42 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 6:42 PM
7h 24m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 8:18 PM
6h 51m • 2 changes
1:50 PM → 9:24 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
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