Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
9 h 54 m
Average duration
11 h 24 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona without transferring at least 2 times.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
---|---|---|
€83 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest | €178 Average price |
7h 10m Average duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 17h29 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 4:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 17h29 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 4:25 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 17h29 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 6:47 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 15h07 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 6:47 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 15h07 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 6:47 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 15h07 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:06 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h48 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:06 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h48 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:06 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h48 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h24 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h24 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 9:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 12h24 | 9:54 PM Barcelona Sants | 2 transfers | |
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Distance 249 miles (401 km) |
Average train duration 6h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€48) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Train providers 5 |
Fastest train 6h 7m |
First train 04:03 |
Last train 10:24 |
For as little as $57 (€48) you can travel by train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona with Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe ALVIA. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Renfe is Spain’s national train company offering a multitude of domestic routes and international routes to France and Portugal. Renfe is known for its range of ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also has discount cards for qualified travelers like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50, which you can use on Omio. When you ride with Renfe, you can expect to find an impressive fleet of trains offering different levels of comfort, amenities and time needed to travel to your destination. These train types include Renfe AVE for high-speed long-distance routes, Alvia and Altaria for domestic routes in parts of Spain, Euromed for routes along the stunning Mediterranean coast, Avant commuter trains and Trenhotel night trains.
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastián, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
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