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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Santiago de Compostela takes 29h 49m and the fastest train takes 26h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 49m
Duration
2,768 km
Distance
€662
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cologne to Santiago de Compostela train times

Trains run twice daily between Cologne and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 29h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE33h 3m • 5 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE27h 35m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE33h 3m • 5 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE27h 35m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE33h 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

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE31h 3m • 5 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiOuigoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros26h 40m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe AVE31h 3m • 5 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiOuigoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros28h 41m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,768.4 km
  • Duration: 29h 49m

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 45m.

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