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Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian train

Wed, Dec 04
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Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Renfe ALVIA04087
07:15AM5h28
Madrid Chamartín
12:43PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$441One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
Renfe INTERCITY04257
02:46PM4h55
Madrid Chamartín
07:41PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$491One-way
0 transfers
Renfe MD18061
09:06AM7h42
Madrid Príncipe Pío
04:48PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$551One-way
0 transfers
Renfe MD18063
12:25PM7h53
Madrid Príncipe Pío
08:18PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$551One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO05817
02:22PM5h19
Madrid Chamartín
07:41PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$561One-way
1 transfer

Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Renfe AVANT
08069
06:36AM Madrid Chamartín13h42 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08069
06:36AM Madrid Chamartín10h12 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08069
06:36AM Madrid Chamartín6h07 12:43PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04261
06:49AM Madrid Chamartín9h59 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04261
06:49AM Madrid Chamartín5h54 12:43PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04261
06:49AM Madrid Chamartín13h29 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04087
07:15AM Madrid Chamartín9h33 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04187
07:15AM Madrid Chamartín9h33 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04087
07:15AM Madrid Chamartín13h03 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04087
07:15AM Madrid Chamartín5h28 12:43PM Donostia-San Sebastián0 transfersDirect
Renfe ALVIA
04073
07:45AM Madrid Chamartín9h03 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08079
07:52AM Madrid Chamartín8h56 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08079
07:52AM Madrid Chamartín12h26 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe MD
18061
09:06AM Madrid Príncipe Pío7h42 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián0 transfersDirect
Renfe ALVIA
04091
09:15AM Madrid Chamartín7h33 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05763
09:25AM Madrid Chamartín10h53 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05763
09:25AM Madrid Chamartín7h23 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05071
09:56AM Madrid Chamartín6h52 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05071
09:56AM Madrid Chamartín10h22 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05071
09:56AM Madrid Chamartín9h45 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08109
10:15AM Madrid Chamartín6h33 04:48PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08109
10:15AM Madrid Chamartín10h03 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08109
10:15AM Madrid Chamartín9h26 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
04121
11:30AM Madrid Chamartín11h17 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
04121
11:30AM Madrid Chamartín8h48 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
04121
11:30AM Madrid Chamartín8h11 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08129
12:05PM Madrid Chamartín7h36 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08129
12:05PM Madrid Chamartín10h42 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08129
12:05PM Madrid Chamartín8h13 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe MD
18063
12:25PM Madrid Príncipe Pío7h53 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián0 transfersDirect
Renfe AVANT
34101
01:03PM Madrid Chamartín7h15 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
34101
01:03PM Madrid Chamartín6h38 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05101
01:03PM Madrid Chamartín7h15 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04143
01:40PM Madrid Chamartín9h07 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04143
01:40PM Madrid Chamartín6h38 08:18PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04143
01:40PM Madrid Chamartín6h01 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
05817
02:22PM Madrid Chamartín5h19 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVLO
05817
02:22PM Madrid Chamartín8h25 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe INTERCITY
04257
02:46PM Madrid Chamartín4h55 07:41PM Donostia-San Sebastián0 transfersDirect
Renfe INTERCITY
04257
02:46PM Madrid Chamartín8h01 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
05721
02:58PM Madrid Chamartín7h49 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08359
03:40PM Madrid Chamartín7h07 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08169
04:15PM Madrid Chamartín6h32 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVE
04161
04:37PM Madrid Chamartín6h10 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe AVANT
08179
05:00PM Madrid Chamartín5h47 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA
04167
05:37PM Madrid Chamartín5h10 10:47PM Donostia-San Sebastián0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian?

The best time to book your train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is 77 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian.

Fastest train times from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Fastest Journey

4 h 55 m

Average

8 h 21 m

Trains per day

46

Distance

352 km

Of the 46 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.

Fastest
Renfe INTERCITY04257
02:46PM4h55
Madrid Chamartín
07:41PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$491One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Renfe ALVIA04167
05:37PM5h10
Madrid Chamartín
10:47PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$781One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVLO05817
02:22PM5h19
Madrid Chamartín
07:41PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$561One-way
1 transfer
Renfe ALVIA04087
07:15AM5h28
Madrid Chamartín
12:43PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$441One-way
0 transfers
Renfe AVANT08179
05:00PM5h47
Madrid Chamartín
10:47PMDonostia-San Sebastián
$931One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian

Trains from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
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
218 miles (352 km)
Average train duration
5h 59m
Cheapest ticket price
$6 (€5)
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Train providers
8
Fastest train
4h 55m
First train
04:50
Last train
17:38
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

Train providers: Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe Intercity from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian trains

You can travel by train between Madrid and Donostia-San Sebastian with Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe Intercity for as low as $25 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Renfe is Spain’s national train company operating freight and passenger trains 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. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. 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.

FAQs: Trains from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian

FAQs: Travel by train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian is $53 (€47); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian train time is 4 h 55 min   covering the 218 mile (352 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian leaves at 4: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian leaves at 5: 38 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity or Renfe (13). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian, you can count on Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13) or AVE for the best way to get you to Donostia-San Sebastian. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

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.

A trip to Donostia-San Sebastian from Madrid is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 55 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Donostia-San Sebastian from Madrid including taking a train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian

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The major train station for departures in Madrid is Madrid Chamartín. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Chamartín for your trip from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian.
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The major train station for arrivals in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastián. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastián for your journey to Donostia-San Sebastian from Madrid.

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