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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
346 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid Chamartín 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 Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 14 trains that leave Madrid Chamartín for Donostia-San Sebastián on Sun, Mar 22, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct trains cover the 346 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 31 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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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $39.
Distance: 214 miles (346 km)
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5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián train times
The table below shows live departures for Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián trains for tomorrow, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 04087+18063 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 13h03 | 7:23 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 04087 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 5h30 | 11:50 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 04087+18061 | On time 6:20 AM Madrid Chamartín | 9h26 | 3:46 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 08109+18061 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 6h31 | 3:46 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 08109+18063 | On time 9:15 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h08 | 7:23 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 08129+18063 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 8h18 | 7:23 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 08129+04167 | On time 11:05 AM Madrid Chamartín | 10h47 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
 05817+04167 | On time 1:23 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h29 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
 04257+04167 | On time 1:46 PM Madrid Chamartín | 8h06 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 05721+04167 | On time 1:59 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h53 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 08359+04167 | On time 2:40 PM Madrid Chamartín | 7h12 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 04161+04167 | On time 3:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 6h15 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 08179+04167 | On time 4:00 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h52 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
| 04167 | On time 4:37 PM Madrid Chamartín | 5h15 | 9:52 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián
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Trains from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:20, the last at 16:37. The fastest train covers the 214 miles (346 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 214 miles (346 km) |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 06:20 |
Last train 16:37 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) from Madrid Chamartín to Donostia-San Sebastián trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) trains will get you between Madrid Chamartín and Donostia-San Sebastián from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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