The average train between Cherbourg and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 12h 23m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg 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 to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
Cherbourg to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Cherbourg and Donostia / San Sebastián is 702.4 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.