The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Rotterdam takes 26h 56m and the fastest train takes 25h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santiago de Compostela is at 4:26 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 8:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 26h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h 36m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Rotterdam? 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 Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Santiago de Compostela station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 56m.
Santiago de Compostela to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Rotterdam train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Santiago de Compostela to Rotterdam train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 5 other operators.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Rotterdam is 1,400.2 km. The road distance is 2,686 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Rotterdam Centraal via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 17h 30m.