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Lyon to Santiago de Compostela trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Lyon and Santiago de Compostela takes 19h 23m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Lyon 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.

19h 23m
Duration
1,820 km
Distance
€313
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Lyon to Santiago de Compostela train times

Trains run once a week between Lyon and Santiago de Compostela. The service departs Lyon at 2:33 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santiago de Compostela at 09:56:00. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 19h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Renfe ViajerosiryoRenfe CercaniasRenfe Viajeros19h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,820.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 23m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Santiago de Compostela, Spain?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Santiago De Compostela via Barcelona-Sants, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 12h 3m.

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