The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Leiria takes 31h 7m and the fastest train takes 26h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián to Leiria. 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 twice daily between Donostia / San Sebastián and Leiria. 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 Leiria at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 31h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Donostia / San Sebastián to Leiria? 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 Leiria. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at Leiria station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 7m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Leiria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Leiria train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Leiria station.
Book your Donostia / San Sebastián to Leiria train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, Comboios de Portugal and Renfe AVE.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Leiria is 693 km. The road distance is 1,541 km.
You can take a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Leiria via Madrid Chamartín, Pontevedra, Redondela De Galicia, Porto Campanha, and Coimbra-B in around 18h 11m.