The average train between Elche and Santiago de Compostela takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Elche 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 Elche and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elche is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 5:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Alicante/Alacant-Terminal and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 37m • 2 changes


6h 57m • 2 changes


7h 59m • 2 changes


7h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Elche to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Elche station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Elche to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Elche to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Elche to Santiago de Compostela train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias, Renfe AVE and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Elche and Santiago de Compostela is 837.7 km. The road distance is 1,069 km.
You can take a train from Elche/Elx-Carrús to Santiago De Compostela via Alicante/Alacant-Terminal, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Madrid Chamartín in around 7h 28m.