The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 5 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville 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 Cherbourg-Octeville to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Donostia / San Sebastián is 703.5 km. The road distance is 1,167 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Amara-Donostia via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 9h 51m.