1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Food available
- Extra legroom
- Newspapers and magazines
- Air-conditioned
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£13
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 43 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 58 m
Trains on 18 Sept
29
Distance
93 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £13.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 29 trains from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 93 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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12694Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 93 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Monforte de Lemos take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 42m.
The journey is about 11m faster (1h 30m by train vs 1h 41m by car) and roughly £3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£15 vs £18). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe MD, Renfe Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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34154+ 37621 | On time 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h26 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04154+ 37621 | On time 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h26 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04154+ 12614 | On time 5:47 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h12 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09061+ 37621 | On time 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h40 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09061+ 00621 | On time 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h40 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09061+ 12614 | On time 6:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h26 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04464+ 00621 | On time 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h22 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04464+ 37621 | On time 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h22 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04464+ 12614 | On time 6:51 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h08 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
34364+ 37621 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h30 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04364+ 37621 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h30 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04364+ 12614 | 7:43 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h16 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09071+ 00621 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1h57 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09071+ 12614 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h43 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09071+ 37621 | 8:16 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1h57 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
37621 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1h43 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 0 changesdirect | |
00621 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1h43 | 10:13 Monforte de Lemos station | 0 changesdirect | |
37621 · 12694 | On time 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h48 | 13:18 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
00621+ 12614 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h29 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
37621+ 12614 | 8:30 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h29 | 11:59 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09101+ 12694 | On time 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h45 | 13:18 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09101+ 12608 | 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h53 | 17:26 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09101+ 37325 | 10:33 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h34 | 17:07 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04494+ 12608 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h37 | 17:26 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04494+ 12694 | On time 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h29 | 13:18 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04494+ 37325 | 10:49 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h18 | 17:07 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04314+ 37325 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h19 | 17:07 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04314+ 12646 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 8h45 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04314+ 12608 | 11:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h38 | 17:26 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09131+ 12608 | 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 3h18 | 17:26 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09131+ 12646 | 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 6h25 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09131+ 37325 | 14:08 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h59 | 17:07 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04254+ 12608 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h49 | 17:26 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04254+ 37325 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h30 | 17:07 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04254+ 12646 | 14:37 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 5h56 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09351+ 12646 | 15:39 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h54 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
34334+ 12646 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h07 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
04334+ 12646 | 16:26 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 4h07 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
09171+ 12646 | 17:48 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 2h45 | 20:33 Monforte de Lemos station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:06, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 93 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 93 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 8:06 |
Last train 21:05 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Monforte de Lemos — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Monforte de Lemos trip today.
Museum in the Escolapios complex with sacred art and one of Galicia’s notable painting collections, including works associated with El Greco and other masters.
Small railway museum near the station, featuring historic rolling stock and displays that reflect Monforte’s long importance as a rail junction in Galicia.
Museum space in the Pazo de Tor with period interiors and collections that illustrate local aristocratic life in inland Galicia.
Historic heart of Monforte with sloping lanes, stone houses and access to major monuments. Best explored slowly for atmosphere and city views.
Main riverside park in Monforte, good for an easy stroll, shady paths and views of the Cabe. Popular with locals and convenient near the centre.
Hilltop viewpoint area around the fortress and monastery, rewarding visitors with some of the best panoramas over Monforte and surrounding valleys.
Slow-cooked octopus with olive oil, paprika and salt. A Galician classic widely eaten in inland Lugo for its simple flavour and festive tradition.
Hearty pork broth soup with grelos, potatoes, beans and chorizo. A traditional cold-weather dish deeply rooted in rural Galician home cooking.
Lacón, chorizo, pork and grelos served with potatoes. This rich winter speciality is central to Galician village feasts and family gatherings.
Traditional Galician restaurant known for grilled meats, seafood and regional wine in a classic, comfortable setting.
Casual venue popular for octopus, raciones and other Galician favourites, suited to an informal meal with local wines.
Established local dining room serving Galician standards, tapas and set meals with a central, relaxed atmosphere.
Moderate for inland Galicia: rooms and meals are usually cheaper than big Spanish cities, while local transport and coffee stay fairly low-cost for visitors.
Tipping is modest. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; cafés and taxis usually just round up or leave small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Monforte de Lemos, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Santiago de Compostela to Monforte de Lemos trains use the Santiago De Compostela to Monforte De Lemos station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Monforte de Lemos train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:
Santiago De Compostela has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Santiago De Compostela.
ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.
Monforte De Lemos is 1 km from Monforte de Lemos city centre. Public transport options include:
Monforte De Lemos has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Monforte De Lemos.
ATMs are available at Monforte De Lemos.
Ticket office support is available at Monforte De Lemos. Information desks are available at Monforte De Lemos.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Accessibility facilities are available at Monforte De Lemos.
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