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Trip Overview

The train between Santiago de Compostela and Essen takes 32h 7m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Santiago de Compostela to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

32h 7m
Duration
2,895 km
Distance
€574
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Santiago de Compostela to Essen train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Santiago de Compostela and Essen. The service departs Santiago de Compostela at 7:43 AM in the morning, which arrives into Essen at 15:50:00. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 32h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express32h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express32h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express32h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express32h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express32h 7m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Renfe AVERenfe CercaniasRenfe ViajerosTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express32h 7m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Essen? 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.

Map of how to get from Santiago de Compostela to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,895.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 7m

What companies run services between Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Essen Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Avignon Tgv, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 21h 34m.

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