The average train between Essen and Santiago de Compostela takes 33h 52m and the fastest train takes 32h 9m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 once daily between Essen and Santiago de Compostela. The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 33h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Santiago de Compostela. However, there are services departing from Essen 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 33h 52m.
Essen to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Santiago de Compostela train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
The distance between Essen and Santiago de Compostela is 1508.8 km. The road distance is 1977 km.
You can take a train from Essen 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 20h 3m.
