The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Benfica takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Benfica. 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 Santiago de Compostela and Benfica. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Benfica at 2:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Redondela De Galicia and take an average of 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Benfica. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Benfica station via Redondela De Galicia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Santiago de Compostela to Benfica train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Benfica train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lisboa Oriente station.
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The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Benfica is 462.5 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Benfica via Redondela De Galicia, Porto Campanha, and Lisboa Oriente in around 7h 55m.