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The cheapest and fastest trains from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela
Showing times and prices for 26 Apr
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
21 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
36 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Fast trains
Of the 21 trains that leave Vilagarcía de Arousa for Santiago de Compostela every day 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 36 km distance in an average of 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 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.
124807:420h43Villagarcía de Arosa (station)8:25Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£41One-way0 changes- 1248819:120h43Villagarcía de Arosa (station)19:55Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£41One-way0 changes
376218:040h24Villagarcía de Arosa (station)8:28Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£41One-way0 changes- 1259020:350h40Villagarcía de Arosa (station)21:15Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£41One-way0 changes
- 1253815:520h43Villagarcía de Arosa (station)16:35Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£41One-way0 changes
- 0919220:080h21Villagarcía de Arosa (station)20:29Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£51One-way0 changes
- 0916217:030h21Villagarcía de Arosa (station)17:24Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£51One-way0 changes
- 0917218:110h21Villagarcía de Arosa (station)18:32Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£51One-way0 changes
- 0918218:480h21Villagarcía de Arosa (station)19:09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£51One-way0 changes
- 090828:330h21Villagarcía de Arosa (station)8:54Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao£51One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 36 km
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Live departures
Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela train times
The table below shows live departures for Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela trains for today, Saturday 25 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 12538 | Delayed 15:52 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 14:35 14:35Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09162 | Delayed 15:03 17:03Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 15:24 15:24Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12484 | Delayed 16:00 18:00Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h45 | 16:45 16:45Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09172 | Delayed 16:11 18:11Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 16:32 16:32Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09182 | Delayed 16:48 18:48Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 17:09 17:09Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12488 | Delayed 17:12 19:12Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 17:55 17:55Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09192 | On time 20:08 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 20:29 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12590 | On time 20:35 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h40 | 21:15 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12554 | Delayed 19:11 21:11Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 19:54 19:54Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09212 | Delayed 22:30 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 20:54 20:54Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09072 | Delayed 7:12 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h26 | 5:38 5:38Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12480 | Delayed 5:42 7:42Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h43 | 8:25 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
 00621 | Delayed 6:04 8:04Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 8:28 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 37621 | 8:04 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 8:28 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09082 | Delayed 6:33 8:33Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 6:54 6:54Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12526 | Delayed 10:07 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h47 | 8:54 8:54Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
 04494 | Delayed 8:20 10:20Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 8:44 8:44Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09112 | 11:08 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h21 | 11:29 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12482 | 12:00 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h38 | 12:38 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12528 | 13:23 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h44 | 14:07 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09132 | 14:20 Villagarcía de Arosa (station) | 0h24 | 14:44 Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela
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Trains from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela run on average 17 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 24m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 22:34 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £4
Train companies: Renfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela trainsRenfe MD, Renfe, Renfe ALVIA, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Vilagarcía de Arousa and Santiago de Compostela from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Renfe MD
About
Renfe MD, or Media Distancia (Mid-distance), is a division of Spain's national railway company, Renfe, specializing in regional train services. These trains connect cities and towns within the same autonomous community or between contiguous communities, typically covering distances under 300 km. Renfe MD operates various train types, including modern regional services with amenities like power sockets and reading lights, and high-speed Avant trains that reach up to 250 km/h on shorter, high-speed routes. While not as fast as long-distance AVE trains, Renfe MD offers extensive coverage across Spain, providing essential regional connections.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
£5
Renfe MD frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions and fare type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and light meals. Vending machines available on some trains
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation with additional fee. Some routes require mandatory seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Renfe
About
Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travelers. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
42m
Cheapest Price
£4
Renfe frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and up to three suitcases free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car (cafeteria) available on most long-distance trains serving hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. First class passengers receive at-seat service
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation. Included in some ticket types, additional fee for others. Recommended during peak travel times
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
Renfe ALVIA
About
Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
22m
Cheapest Price
£3
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in Preferente class
Seat reservation
Included in Preferente (First) class. Optional extra cost in Turista (Second) class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone
AVE
About
Travel comfortably with AVE, Renfe’s high-speed trains. AVE connects major cities across Spain at speeds of up to 310 km/h (193 mph), offering a fast and smooth travel experience. Ticket options include Promo, Promo+, and Flexible fares to suit different budgets, along with discount cards such as the Gold Card and +Renfe Youth 50 Card for eligible travelers. AVE trains feature modern amenities including comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard catering, making them a convenient and enjoyable way to travel across Spain.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
£23
AVE frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage free of charge
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund conditions depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages. At-seat service in Preferente (First) Class
Seat reservation
Included in ticket price for all classes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets under 10kg in carriers allowed free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle. Guide dogs free.
Quiet zone
Renfe AVLO
About
Renfe Avlo is Spain’s low-cost high-speed rail service operated by the national rail company Renfe. Serving routes between major cities such as Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia, Tarragona, Girona, and Figueres, Avlo trains reach speeds of up to 186 mph (300 km/h). All tickets are for Economy Class (“Básica”) with assigned seating and include onboard services such as free Wi-Fi, entertainment via the PlayRenfe app, power sockets, and vending machines. Child tickets are available for ages 0–13, while passengers aged 14 and over require an adult ticket. Each fare includes a backpack and hand luggage (55x35x25 cm, no weight limit), with the option to upgrade for extra baggage. Prices start from as low as €7, making Avlo a budget-friendly way to travel between Spain’s most popular destinations.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
24m
Cheapest Price
£8
Renfe AVLO frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 cabin bag (55x35x25cm) and 1 personal item (35x30x20cm)
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and spaces between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers under 10kg allowed free. Service animals allowed
Renfe Viajeros
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
21m
Cheapest Price
£5
Renfe Viajeros frequency
15 a day
FAQs: Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela covers a distance of 36 km and takes approximately 24m. Trains run 17 per day.
The train distance from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela is 36 km.
The first train from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela leaves at 5:50.
The last train from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela departs at 22:34.
Trains from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela run approximately 17 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela.
Yes, there is a direct train between Vilagarcía de Arousa and Santiago de Compostela. The service operates 17 times per day, provided by Renfe MD, Renfe, AVE, Renfe AVLO, Renfe Viajeros.
To get from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela.
The train station in Vilagarcía de Arousa that goes to Santiago de Compostela is Villagarcía de Arosa (station), and it arrives at Santiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao.
The cheapest way to get from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela is by coach, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Vilagarcia de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela offers scenic views of the Galician countryside, featuring lush landscapes, rolling hills, and glimpses of traditional rural life, making it a visually pleasant experience.
Yes, a day trip from Vilagarcia de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela is feasible with a travel time of 24m, a distance of 36 km, and 16 trains per day.
In Santiago de Compostela, you can immerse yourself in local flavours at the bustling Mercado de Abastos or explore Galician culture at the Museo do Pobo Galego. Enjoy a traditional Galician music performance with unique sounds of bagpipes. Wander through the historic streets of the Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, or take a guided tour of the ancient University of Santiago de Compostela. Visit the stunning Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the endpoint of the Camino de Santiago, and relax at Alameda Park with scenic city views. Discover more about Galicia at the Museum of the Galician People, and admire the grand Monastery of San Martiño Pinario.
Typically, spending two to three days in Santiago de Compostela allows visitors to explore the cathedral, wander through the historic old town, and enjoy the local cuisine.
Yes, you can take the train from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela.
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Important Stations and Airports in Vilagarcía de Arousa and Santiago de Compostela
Vilagarcía de Arousa
Santiago de Compostela
The major train station for departures in Vilagarcía de Arousa is Vilagarcia De Arousa. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Vilagarcia De Arousa for your trip from Vilagarcía de Arousa to Santiago de Compostela.
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Dining
ATM
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Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
The major train station for arrivals in Santiago de Compostela is Santiago De Compostela. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Santiago De Compostela for your journey to Santiago de Compostela from Vilagarcía de Arousa.
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