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Renfe (13)18061
09:06AM7h42
Madrid Príncipe Pío
04:48PMDonostia-San Sebastián
501One-way
0 transfers
Renfe (13)18063
12:25PM7h53
Madrid Príncipe Pío
08:18PMDonostia-San Sebastián
501One-way
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Renfe Intercity04687+Renfe (13)18061
08:40AM8h08
Madrid Chamartín
04:48PMDonostia-San Sebastián
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Barcelona to Donostia-San Sebastian train

from $26
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6h21 average duration
2trains per day
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Bordeaux to Donostia-San Sebastian train

from $28
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2h20 average duration
29trains per day
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Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian train

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4h55 average duration
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Paris to Donostia-San Sebastian train

from $63
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4h34 average duration
17trains per day
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Nice to Donostia-San Sebastian train

from $137
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11h10 average duration
7trains per day
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Donostia-San Sebastian to Lourdes train

from $14
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2h13 average duration
13trains per day
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Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona train

from $26
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6h07 average duration
1train per day
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  • SNCF Intercités
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Donostia-San Sebastian to Bordeaux train

from $28
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2h24 average duration
26trains per day
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Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train

from $32
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4h53 average duration
4trains per day
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Donostia-San Sebastian to Paris train

from $45
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4h35 average duration
19trains per day
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Trains to San Sebastian

Make visiting the Basque coast easy by booking trains to San Sebastian. This elegant resort town is easily reached by rail, with regular direct connections to Bilbao, Madrid Atocha, Barcelona-Sants, and Bordeaux's St-Jean station. Regional trains are fast, spacious, and reliable, and arrival at Donostia Station is usually hassle-free, with excellent access to both the city and the coast.

Which is the main train station in San Sebastian?

All train services to San Sebastian will arrive at Donostia Station (the town's name in the local Basque language). Donostia is located very close to the center of town, whether visitors head east to the sweeping curve of La Concha Bay, or the headland to the north, which is home to many popular attractions.

Which train companies offer trains to San Sebastian?

Most rail services into San Sebastian Donostia Station are operated by Renfe, Spain's national rail company. Renfe offers a mix of slower standard fares and "Ave" services, which run a little faster. Services from French cities like Bordeaux or Toulouse will be provided by SNCF in most cases, followed by Renfe services from the Spanish border.

Why travel by train to San Sebastian?

Traveling by train is usually the perfect route into San Sebastian. For one thing, Renfe's services are excellent, with spacious carriages, affordable fares, and reliable schedules. They transport passengers comfortably straight to the heart of San Sebastian and offer direct connections from most major Spanish cities so there's no need to mess around with changes or dash to stations across the city. Additionally, trains connect San Sebastian to major international airports. Services from Madrid Barajas or Barcelona El Prat will be really helpful for US visitors who need a route to the beautiful Basque resort and port.

Before you travel to San Sebastian by train - good to know!

The first thing to remember when visiting San Sebastian is to pack sunscreen and swimming attire. There are some superb local beaches and most are very close to the city itself. La Concha is one of Europe's best urban beaches, but the tiny beach on the island of Santa Clara is more photogenic and often deserted. When getting around, a Tourist Card will help a lot, providing numerous discounts on attractions and cheap bus travel. Use it to reach every single beach, or to visit local highlights like Amara's tapas bars or the winding paths at Monte Ulia.

Train companies: Renfe Regional Exprés, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI to Donostia-San Sebastian trains

Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian on Renfe Regional Exprés, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Renfe Regional Exprés is a regional train service operated by Renfe, the Spanish national railway company. It operates throughout Spain, with services running from early morning to late evening. Renfe Regional Expres offers a variety of train types, including the Media Distancia, and Larga Distancia. The Media Distancia and Larga Distancia are medium- and long-distance trains, respectively. Ticket types include in this type of train is just Turista. The most popular routes for Renfe Regional Expres are Madrid-Barcelona, Madrid-Valencia, and Madrid-Seville.

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