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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Santiago De Compostela station via Paris Nord station, Barcelona-Sants station and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 19m.
Cologne to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
The distance between Cologne and Santiago de Compostela is 1474.1 km. The road distance is 1934 km.
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.