The average train between Covilhã and Santiago de Compostela takes 22h 17m and the fastest train takes 21h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Covilhã 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 daily between Covilhã and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Covilhã is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Guarda and take an average of 22h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Covilhã to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Covilhã station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Guarda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 17m.
Covilhã to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Covilha station.
Covilhã to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
The distance between Covilhã and Santiago de Compostela is 301.7 km. The road distance is 582 km.
You can take a train from Covilha to Santiago De Compostela via Guarda, Coimbra-B, Porto Campanha, and Redondela De Galicia in around 10h 55m.