The average train between Alicante and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Donostia / San Sebastián. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Alicante and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 11:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 1:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
Alicante to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Book your Alicante to Donostia / San Sebastián train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Alicante and Donostia / San Sebastián is 567.2 km. The road distance is 1,046 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 5m.