Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
4 h 55 m
Average
8 h 32 m
Trains per day
40
Distance
352 km
Of the 40 trains that leave Madrid for Donostia-San Sebastian every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 218 miles (352 km) |
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Average train duration | 4 h 55 min |
Average train ticket price | $83 (€70) |
Train frequency | 1 a day |
Direct train | Yes |
Train companies | Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) or AVE |
Trains from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian cover the 218 miles (352 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 55 min with our travel partners like Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) or AVE. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $19 (€16), but the average price of train tickets is $83 (€70). Travelers depart most frequently from Madrid Chamartín and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
You can travel by train between Madrid and Donostia-San Sebastian with Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe Intercity for as low as $27 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Train information from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian with Renfe Intercity:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Madrid Chamartín, which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Donostia-San Sebastián, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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