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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price
$67
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
12 h 2 m
Average duration
14 h 6 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.
It's difficult to get from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián without transferring at least 3 times.
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180217:50 AM15h30Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$671One-way3 transfers- 06012+18021+00632+041678:45 AM14h35Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$681One-way3 transfers
- 06060+00632+04167+180215:45 AM17h35Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$681One-way3 transfers
06500+00632+04167+1802110:40 AM12h40Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$711One-way3 transfers- 06420+00632+04167+180217:35 AM15h45Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$711One-way3 transfers
- 06020+00632+04167+1802111:18 AM12h02Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$731One-way3 transfers
- 06500+00632+04167+1802110:40 AM12h40Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$711One-way3 transfers
- 06012+18021+00632+041678:45 AM14h35Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$681One-way3 transfers
- 06080+00632+04167+180217:50 AM15h30Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$671One-way3 transfers
- 06420+00632+04167+180217:35 AM15h45Barcelona Sants11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$711One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 249 miles (401 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián:
A bus is $20 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián costing on average $69 (€69).
A bus is $93 (€93) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián costing on average $141 (€141).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastián take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
The journey is about 13m faster (5h 27m by train vs 5h 40m by car) and roughly $18 (€18) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($69 (€69) vs $87 (€87)). 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 Viajeros.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián train times
The table below shows live departures for Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián trains for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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06012+00622+ 18063+18021 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h30 | 8:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 06012+18021+00622+04257 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 11h30 | 8:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 06012+04167+18021+00632 | On time 8:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 14h35 | 11:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 06500+18021+04167+00632 | On time 10:40 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h40 | 11:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 06020+00632+04167+18021 | On time 11:18 AM Barcelona Sants | 12h02 | 11:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 00530 | 2:32 PM Barcelona Sants | 6h29 | 9:01 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
| 06060+18021+04167+00632 | 5:45 AM Barcelona Sants | 17h35 | 11:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 06420+18021+00632+04167 | 7:35 AM Barcelona Sants | 15h45 | 11:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
| 06080+18021+04167+00632 | 7:50 AM Barcelona Sants | 15h30 | 11:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián
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Trains from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€29) but you can travel from only $27 (€27) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 12:32, the last at 13:32. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (401 km) distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average train duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€29) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 12:32 PM |
Last train 1:32 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe MD, Renfe INTERCITY, SNCF | Intercités, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Barcelona Sants and Donostia-San Sebastián from $27 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián 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 Donostia-San Sebastián, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián
Most Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián trains use the Barcelona Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián station pair. Use this guide to compare Barcelona Sants and Donostia-San Sebastián train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Barcelona Sants from Barcelona city centre
Barcelona Sants is 1 km from Barcelona city centre. Public transport options include:
Barcelona Sants train station facilities and services
Barcelona Sants has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, 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 options include: McDonald’s, Caffe di Fiore, Ars Café, Café de l'Estació, Café de l’Estació Deli, Lavazza, Como, Peter's, Tutti Frutti, Enrique Tomás, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Hotspots in and near restaurants. ATMs are in the central part of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located in various locations inside the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Barcelona Sants: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Barcelona Sants: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Barcelona Sants: All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Apartments Eixample, Apartment Guell, Sweet Inn Callao.
Getting to Donostia-San Sebastián from Donostia-San Sebastian city centre
Donostia-San Sebastián train station facilities and services
Donostia-San Sebastián has practical services for this route, including Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Donostia-San Sebastián. Information desks are available at Donostia-San Sebastián.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Donostia-San Sebastián: WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Donostia-San Sebastián: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Donostia-San Sebastián.
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