The average train between Santiago de Compostela and Sants takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Santiago de Compostela to Sants. 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 Sants. 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 Sants at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Sants? 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 Sants. However, there are services departing from Santiago De Compostela station and arriving at Barcelona-Sants station via Madrid Chamartín station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
Santiago de Compostela to Sants train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Santiago De Compostela station.
Santiago de Compostela to Sants train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
The distance between Santiago de Compostela and Sants is 896.2 km. The road distance is 1071 km.
You can take a train from Santiago De Compostela to Barcelona-Sants via Madrid Chamartín and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 6h 44m.