The average train between Málaga and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 6h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. 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 every 4 hours between Málaga and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Málaga is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Santiago de Compostela Cathedral at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes and take an average of 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Málaga station and arriving at Santiago de Compostela Cathedral station via Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Málaga to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
Málaga to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santiago De Compostela station.
Book your Málaga to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Renfe Cercanias and 3 other operators.
The distance between Málaga and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 770 km. The road distance is 1,071 km.
You can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid Chamartín, and Santiago De Compostela in around 7h 10m.