The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Elche takes 13h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián to Elche. 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 Donostia / San Sebastián and Elche. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Elche at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Burgos Rosa De Lima and take an average of 13h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Donostia / San Sebastián to Elche? 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 Donostia / San Sebastián to Elche. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at Elche station via Burgos Rosa De Lima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Elche train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Elche Av/Elx Av station.
Book your Donostia / San Sebastián to Elche train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo and 2 other operators.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Elche is 572.4 km. The road distance is 1,005 km.
You can take a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Presidente A. Suárez - IES Vicente Verdú via Burgos Rosa De Lima, Elche Av/Elx Av, and Elche Av/Elx Av in around 9h 36m.