The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Elche takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Elche. 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 Santiago de Compostela and Elche. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Elche at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Elche? 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 Santiago de Compostela to Elche. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Elche station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Santiago de Compostela to Elche train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Elche train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Elche train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 2 other operators.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Elche is 837.7 km. The road distance is 1,069 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Elche/Elx-Carrús via Madrid Chamartín, Alacant/Alicante Terminal, and Alicante/Alacant-Terminal in around 7h 16m.