Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo train

Mon, Aug 03
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Renfe AVANT
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
CrossCountry
České dráhy
2,000+ travel companies
Renfe AVANT
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Deutsche Bahn
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České dráhy
2,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

Showing times and prices for Aug 03

Cheapest price

€24

Average price

€24

Fastest journey

3 h 21 m

Average duration

3 h 21 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

145 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Santiago de Compostela for Villafranca del Bierzo on Mon, Aug 03, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .

On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 3 h 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.

  • Renfe ALVIA
    6:30 AM3h21
    Santiago de Compostela
    9:51 AMVillafranca del Bierzo
    241One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, and a bus costs an average of €25.

Distance: 145 km

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€25

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Cheapest

€26

Average price

3h 41m

Average total duration

3h 11m

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30m

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3h 40m

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3h 10m

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Live departures

Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo train times

The table below shows live departures for Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Renfe ALVIA6:30 AM Santiago de Compostela
3h21
9:51 AM Villafranca del Bierzo0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Compare prices and tickets Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo by bus or train

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

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Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 145 km distance in 3h 8m.

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
Distance
145 km
Average train duration
3h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
€23
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
3h 8m
First train
5:30 AM
Last train
7:22 PM
Cheapest Month
Sep
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
1 day
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

FAQs: Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo 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 Villafranca del Bierzo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo can start from as little as €23 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is 3h 8m to travel the 145 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo leaves at 5:30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo leaves at 7:22 PM.
A trip to Villafranca del Bierzo from Santiago de Compostela is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 8m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santiago de Compostela and Villafranca del Bierzo including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo

Most Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo trains use the Santiago De Compostela to Ponferrada station pair. Use this guide to compare Santiago de Compostela and Villafranca del Bierzo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Santiago de Compostela
Arrival train stations in Villafranca del Bierzo

Which Santiago de Compostela station do trains to Villafranca del Bierzo leave from?

Trains from Santiago de Compostela to Villafranca del Bierzo leave from Santiago De Compostela. The station is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre at 15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain.
Santiago De Compostela15702 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, SpainParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Santiago De Compostela from Santiago de Compostela city centre

Santiago De Compostela is 1 km from Santiago de Compostela city centre. Public transport options include:

BusGonselle · 20m · €1

Santiago De Compostela train station facilities and services

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

Food and drink options are available at Santiago De Compostela.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

ATMs are available at Santiago De Compostela.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Santiago De Compostela. Information desks are available at Santiago De Compostela.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Santiago De Compostela: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Santiago De Compostela: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Santiago De Compostela.

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