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Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train
The journey from Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train is 666.76 mi and takes 33 hrs 44 mins. There are 1 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:38 and the last at 12:38. It is possible to travel from Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train for as little as £152.75 or as much as £152.75. The best price for this journey is £152.75.
| Lowest Price | £152.75 |
| Journey Duration | 33 hrs 44 mins |
| Connection per Day | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO 1 |
| Lowest Price | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO £152.75 |
| Highest Price | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO £152.75 |
| First Departure | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO 12:38 |
| Last Departure | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO 12:38 |
| Distance | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO 666.76 mi |
| Departure | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO Paris |
| Arrival | AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO Santiago de Compostela |
| Carriers | AVE, TGV inOui AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER, OUIGO |
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Cheap train tickets from Paris to Santiago de Compostela
Looking for the best deal on a train ticket for your trip? Here are 4 ways to get cheap train tickets from Paris to Santiago de Compostela.
Book in advance and save
If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Paris to Santiago de Compostela, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.
Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys
Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Paris to Santiago de Compostela.
Always check special offers
Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.
Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains
If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.
Best time to book Paris to Santiago de Compostela travel
Virail Pro Tip ✌: Booking 10 days in advance save 10% on average
Find the best day to travel to Santiago de Compostela by train
When travelling to Santiago de Compostela by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!
Carriers on this route
Find out more about the carriers on this route.
AVE stands for "Alta Velocidad Española", which means "Spanish High Speed". AVE is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company Renfe. With the AVE trains you can travel to many major cities in Spain, including routes to Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Malaga, and Zaragoza.
Alvia, operated by Renfe, is a high-speed train service in Spain. With speeds of up to 250 km/h, Alvia trains, slightly slower than the 300 km/h maximum AVE trains reach, offer comfort and amenities like air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. They seamlessly connect regional stations to major cities, ensuring efficient travel. The three train models available are Class 120, Class 130, and Class 730.
SNCF, the French national railway company, offers TER, a comprehensive regional train service. TER (Transport Express Régional) trains connect cities, and villages within regions of France, offering local transportation for commuters and tourists as they explore the regional culture, landscape, and attractions through its vast network of regional routes. TER trains are slower than the high-speed trains but offer a more affordable and comfortable alternative for shorter journeys within the regions.
TGV inOui, which replaces traditional TGV services by offering a contemporary upgrade, is a high-speed train service operated by the French National Railways, SNCF that make it easy to explore around 50 destinations in neighboring countries such as Belgium, Germany, and Spain. TGV inOUI is designed to offer more comfort and flexibility to travelers, with features such as spacious seats, Wi-Fi, and catering services. It connects major cities in France and provides a fast, convenient, and comfortable mode of travel.
Ticket types and facilities from Paris to Santiago de Compostela
Compare the different ticket types and the facilities provided by AVE, TER and TGV inOui when traveling from Paris to Santiago de Compostela.
Básico
The Basico are the most affordable tickets, but they come with certain restrictions, such as no changes or refunds. They also typically have limited availability and must be purchased well in advance.
WiFi 
Quiet zone 
Power sockets 
Luggage 
Accessibility 
Air conditioning 
Bicycle Elige Estándar
The Elige tickets provide enhanced flexibility for exchanging or canceling your reservation. Elige Estándar," provides travelers with the standard, regular seating arrangement known as the "Estándar seat." Additionally, you can choose your preferred seat by paying an extra fee, and upgrading to Premium is also possible. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility 
Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Elige Confort
If you go for "Elige Confort," you get the bigger and likely more comfortable XL Confort seat. The Elige tickets provide enhanced flexibility for exchanging or canceling your reservation. Additionally, you can choose your preferred seat by paying an extra fee, and upgrading to Premium is also possible. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Prémium
Renfe AVE's Premium tickets are the priciest but also the most flexible, limited to Confort class only. They allow free train changes and provide the benefit of boarding the next train for free in case you miss your scheduled one. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Standard
TER train tickets have a fixed "Tarif Normal" fare and are valid for a single journey until midnight the day after validation in platform stamp machines. Some regions may offer off-peak discounts. Luggage Accessibility Air conditioning Bicycle Second Class (The essentials)
For a practical and affordable journey, TGV INOUI has two fares for second class tickets: The Prems Second, an affordable option, and The Second, the classic second class. Both of them can be exchanged and refunded, subject to certain conditions. The Prem's fare tickets are perfect if you're looking for the lowest prices, starting at just 15€ and available for booking up to 4 months in advance. WiFi Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle First Class (The comfort)
First-class tickets take your journey to the next level, offering enhanced comfort and exclusive benefits, including the option to choose seats in the Quiet Area. Additionally, this ticket offers flexibility for your booking and provides added benefits to Second Class features. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Business Première (The flexibility)
Business Première offers premium advantages like no-cost exchanges or refunds and exclusive amenities including advanced Wi-Fi and access to Grand Voyageur lounges, all while ensuring flexibility in your booking. WiFi Quiet zone Power sockets Luggage Accessibility Food and drink Air conditioning Bicycle Facility Description
Find out more about the different facilities available onboard with each carrier on this route.
Facilities Description
Air conditioning Travel in comfort as all AVE trains are air-conditioned. Air conditioning 
Travel in comfort as all AVE trains are air-conditioned.
WiFi Stay connected at high speeds with PlayRenfe, AVE's complimentary WiFi service, ensuring you remain online even at 300 km/h. WiFi Stay connected at high speeds with PlayRenfe, AVE's complimentary WiFi service, ensuring you remain online even at 300 km/h.
Quiet zone The Silent Carriage is available exclusively for standard seats on AVE trains, excluding the AVE International route between Spain and France, as well as Euromed trains. Due to its popularity, early ticket purchase is advised. Quiet zone The Silent Carriage is available exclusively for standard seats on AVE trains, excluding the AVE International route between Spain and France, as well as Euromed trains. Due to its popularity, early ticket purchase is advised.
Power sockets Every AVE seat is fitted with power sockets and at-seat radios for your convenience.
Power sockets Every AVE seat is fitted with power sockets and at-seat radios for your convenience.
Accessibility AVE provides a complimentary care and assistance service for individuals with limited mobility. To utilize this service, please reach out to AVE directly. Accessibility AVE provides a complimentary care and assistance service for individuals with limited mobility. To utilize this service, please reach out to AVE directly.
Luggage On AVE trains, you're welcome to bring along 3 bags, each not surpassing 85 x 55 x 35 cm and 25 kg (55 lbs) in weight. Moreover, instruments are considered hand luggage if they're within 30 x 120 x 38 cm and safely tucked in a case. Luggage On AVE trains, you're welcome to bring along 3 bags, each not surpassing 85 x 55 x 35 cm and 25 kg (55 lbs) in weight. Moreover, instruments are considered hand luggage if they're within 30 x 120 x 38 cm and safely tucked in a case.
Food and drink Visit the onboard AVE bar carriage for a treat or wait for the food trolley that travels through the train. Prémium Ticket holders can enjoy in-seat dining featuring Chef Ramón Freixa's expertise. Please ensure you request special menus, from vegetarian to Halal, at least 12 hours before departure to enjoy a tailored meal experience. Food and drink Visit the onboard AVE bar carriage for a treat or wait for the food trolley that travels through the train. Prémium Ticket holders can enjoy in-seat dining featuring Chef Ramón Freixa's expertise. Please ensure you request special menus, from vegetarian to Halal, at least 12 hours before departure to enjoy a tailored meal experience.
Bicycle You can bring along your bike or scooter, just make sure it's folded and snug in a case. Don't forget to remove the pedals and give those handlebars a 90-degree turn. If your case's total dimensions are under 180cm, it counts as hand luggage. Anything larger falls into the special luggage category but keep it within 120 x 90 x 40 cm. Bicycle You can bring along your bike or scooter, just make sure it's folded and snug in a case. Don't forget to remove the pedals and give those handlebars a 90-degree turn. If your case's total dimensions are under 180cm, it counts as hand luggage. Anything larger falls into the special luggage category but keep it within 120 x 90 x 40 cm.
WiFi TER trains are currently without WiFi services. WiFi TER trains are currently without WiFi services.
Power sockets Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets. Power sockets Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets.
Luggage TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas. Luggage TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas.
Accessibility Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience. Accessibility Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Food and drink TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments. Food and drink TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments.
Bicycle Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available. Bicycle Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available.
WiFi On TGV INOUI trains, enjoy complimentary WiFi access throughout your journey. Whether you're working, replying to emails, or diving into the TGV INOUI entertainment hub, we've got you covered. WiFi On TGV INOUI trains, enjoy complimentary WiFi access throughout your journey. Whether you're working, replying to emails, or diving into the TGV INOUI entertainment hub, we've got you covered.
Quiet zone With a Business Première ticket, step into an exclusive coach designed for comfort. It's your silent sanctuary, ideal for both work and relaxation.
Quiet zone With a Business Première ticket, step into an exclusive coach designed for comfort. It's your silent sanctuary, ideal for both work and relaxation.
Power sockets Every seat on TGV inOUI is power-packed! With an outlet at your disposal, you're always charged and ready.
Power sockets Every seat on TGV inOUI is power-packed! With an outlet at your disposal, you're always charged and ready.
Luggage On TGV INOUI trains, you can bring as much luggage as your arms and legs can carry, but remember to properly label your own luggage. Handbags and small items are best stored either at feet-level or under the seat; heavier pieces should be placed in an available corner of the car or along its central aisle. Luggage On TGV INOUI trains, you can bring as much luggage as your arms and legs can carry, but remember to properly label your own luggage. Handbags and small items are best stored either at feet-level or under the seat; heavier pieces should be placed in an available corner of the car or along its central aisle.
Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure. Accessibility For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Food and drink Travelers on TGV INOUI can look forward to an assortment of food and beverages. The train service presents a curated selection that promises to cater to diverse palates. Food and drink Travelers on TGV INOUI can look forward to an assortment of food and beverages. The train service presents a curated selection that promises to cater to diverse palates.
Air conditioning Stay cool and comfortable. All TGV inOUI trains are air-conditioned, ensuring a pleasant journey, irrespective of the weather outside. Air conditioning Stay cool and comfortable. All TGV inOUI trains are air-conditioned, ensuring a pleasant journey, irrespective of the weather outside.
Bicycle Booking required for non-foldable bikes (€10) on select TGV INOUI trains, foldable bikes under 130x90cm can travel as hand luggage on any TGV INOUI train, disassembled bikes can be taken without booking if stored in a bike bag under 130x90cm. Aquatic or snowboards, folded scooters, and musical instruments can be taken as hand luggage if they are in a carrying case under 130 x 90 cm. Bicycle Booking required for non-foldable bikes (€10) on select TGV INOUI trains, foldable bikes under 130x90cm can travel as hand luggage on any TGV INOUI train, disassembled bikes can be taken without booking if stored in a bike bag under 130x90cm. Aquatic or snowboards, folded scooters, and musical instruments can be taken as hand luggage if they are in a carrying case under 130 x 90 cm.
Services on board AVE, TGV inOui and TER from Paris to Santiago de Compostela
Compare services on board when travelling from Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train.
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Paris to Santiago de Compostela CO2 Emissions by Train
Train
75.11kg
Bus
80.48kg
Flight
214.61kg
Car
171.69kg
What are the CO2 emissions from Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between Paris and Santiago de Compostela are 75.11kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between Paris and Santiago de Compostela? By taking the train between Paris and Santiago de Compostela you will save 139.5kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 5.37kg compared to a bus and 96.58kg compared to a car.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a train ticket from Paris to Santiago de Compostela?
A train ticket from Paris to Santiago de Compostela is £152.75. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £152.75.
What's the cheapest train ticket from Paris to Santiago de Compostela?
The cheapest ticket you can get from Paris to Santiago de Compostela is £152.75. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between Paris and Santiago de Compostela by train?
Paris to Santiago de Compostela is 666.76 mi.
How long does the train between Paris and Santiago de Compostela take?
Paris to Santiago de Compostela is on average 33 hrs 44 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 33 hrs 44 mins.
Which companies operate from Paris to Santiago de Compostela?
The train journey from Paris to Santiago de Compostela is covered by 4 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: AVE, TGV inOui, Alvia, TER and OUIGO.
How many train connections per day go from Paris to Santiago de Compostela?
Paris to Santiago de Compostela has 1 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from Paris to Santiago de Compostela leave?
The earliest train from Paris to Santiago de Compostela departs at 12:38. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from Paris to Santiago de Compostela depart?
The latest train from Paris to Santiago de Compostela departs at 12:38. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from Paris to Santiago de Compostela in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £152.75 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
What's the fastest journey time between Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train?
The fastest journey time by train between Paris and Santiago de Compostela is 33 hrs 44 mins.
Is there a direct train from Paris to Santiago de Compostela?
Yes, there is a direct train between Paris and Santiago de Compostela.
What are the CO2 emissions for Paris to Santiago de Compostela by train?
The train journey from Paris to Santiago de Compostela creates 75.11kg of CO2 emissions.