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Cologne to Santiago de Compostela trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Santiago de Compostela takes 29h 19m and the fastest train takes 27h 35m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cologne 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.

29h 19m
Duration
2,775 km
Distance
€692
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Cologne to Santiago de Compostela train times

Trains run twice a week between Cologne and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 29h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE31h 3m • 5 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE27h 35m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,774.9 km
  • Duration: 29h 19m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Santiago de Compostela, Spain?

You can take a train from Koeln 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 50m.

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