Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real by train

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Overview: trains from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real

Find the key information for travelling by train from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:10 View journey
Last train 21:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 582
Trains / day 12 View all
Cheapest journey AU$154.76 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 16m
Train operators 5

Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real take around 5 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 582 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Santiago de Compostela is scheduled to depart at around  05:10. The last departure is usually at around 20:06 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Santiago de Compostela at around 05:36, with the last train leaving at around 21:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 12 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$154.76.

We think any time is a great time to visit Ciudad Real, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Ciudad Real.

Is there a direct train from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real?

The journey between Santiago de Compostela and Ciudad Real usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real?

The Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real train travel takes about 5 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Santiago de Compostela to Ciudad Real train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Ciudad Real leaving Santiago de Compostela at around 05:10 and the last train leaving at around 20:06 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Santiago de Compostela at around 05:36, with the final departure at 21:33.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.