The average train between Calais and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 15h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 times a day between Calais and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 15h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastián? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
Calais to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Calais and Donostia / San Sebastián is 896.8 km. The road distance is 1,126 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Amara-Donostia via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 9h 44m.