Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona train
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Fastest train times from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Fastest Journey
10 h 31 m
Average
10 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
401 km
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona without transferring at least 2 times.
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Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
 | Distance | 249 miles (401 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 59 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $145 (€126) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Renfe, SNCF | Intercités or Renfe ALVIA |
Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona cover the 249 miles (401 km) long route taking on average 5 h 59 min with our travel partners like Renfe, SNCF | Intercités or Renfe ALVIA. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $86 (€75), but the average price of train tickets is $145 (€126). Travelers depart most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastián and arrive in Barcelona Sants.
Train companies: Renfe from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona trains
Buy your official Renfe train tickets between Donostia-San Sebastian and Barcelona from $86 (€75) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona 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.
Trains from San Sebastian to Barcelona
Trains in Spain are an efficient way to travel between cities, with Renfe operating domestic and international train routes in Spain. Renfe operates trains from San Sebastian to Barcelona seven days a week. There are usually 2 trains from San Sebastian to Barcelona per day. These are direct Alvia trains that circulate both on high-speed routes and on conventional stretches, which significantly shortens travel time. From Monday to Saturday the first train departs at 7:28 a.m. while the second train leaves San Sebastian at 4:10 p.m. The average duration of the trip in both cases is 5 hours and 50 minutes. On Sundays, there are 3 trains– two on board Alvia trains and one on a Renfe Intercity train. All 3 San Sebastian to Barcelona trains are direct and their respective departure times are at 7:28 a.m., 2:37 p.m., and 4:10 p.m. The San Sebastián-Barcelona train timetables are fixed throughout the year.
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San Sebastian to Barcelona Train Cost
Average prices for Renfe trains from San Sebastian to Barcelona when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€45 |
1 Day in Advance |
€45 |
1 Week in Advance |
€45 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€45 |
1 Month in Advance |
€45 |
3 Months in Advance |
€45 |
San Sebastian to Barcelona Trains: General Information
Travelers in Spain can offset some of the cost of San Sebastian to Barcelona train tickets by planning ahead and booking tickets as far in advance as possible.
All San Sebastian to Barcelona trains are run by Renfe.- All Renfe trains are direct, depart from San Sebastian's Donostia train station and arrive at Barcelona's Sants train station.
- The San Sebastian to Barcelona train journey takes as little as 5 hours and 23 minutes to arrive in Barcelona.
- Most travelers book their San Sebastian to Barcelona train tickets approximately 1 week in advance of the travel date.
Train tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona: when to book to save $
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:
- Buying your train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian - Barcelona 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 7% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Donostia-San Sebastian - Barcelona with 2 months in advance you save up to about 7% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 15%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips: Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
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 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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