The average train between El Escorial and Santiago de Compostela takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from El Escorial 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 3 times a day between El Escorial and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from El Escorial is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 9:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from El Escorial to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from El Escorial station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
El Escorial to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from El Escorial station.
El Escorial to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your El Escorial to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between El Escorial and Santiago de Compostela is 446.7 km. The road distance is 600 km.
You can take a train from El Escorial to Santiago De Compostela via Madrid Chamartín in around 4h 50m.