Santiago de Compostela to Paris by train

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Overview: trains from Santiago de Compostela to Paris

Find the key information for travelling by train from Santiago de Compostela to Paris, 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 04:45 View journey
Last train 22:39 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 15hr 30m View journey
Distance (km) 1073
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey US$191.50 View journey
Avg journey time 26hr 16m
Train operators 15

Explore Santiago de Compostela to Paris by train

Thinking about travelling from Santiago de Compostela to Paris by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost from Santiago de Compostela to Paris

Ready to book tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Paris? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Santiago de Compostela and Paris typically run US$191.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit US$312.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to US$249.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 6 and a half months in advance.

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Santiago de Compostela to Paris departure frequency and train timetable

With 20 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 20 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:45 and the last one is at 20:21. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:36, with the last one at 22:39.

How long does the train from Santiago de Compostela to Paris take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 15 hours and 30 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 1,073 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Santiago de Compostela and Paris?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Santiago de Compostela and Paris 6 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Santiago de Compostela to Paris travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Paris.

FAQs about the train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Paris

Want to know more about your journey from Santiago de Compostela to Paris? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Santiago de Compostela and Paris spans 1,073 kilometres.

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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.