The average train between Donostia / San Sebastián and Madrid takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid. 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 Madrid. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Donostia / San Sebastián is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Donostia / San Sebastián station and arriving at Madrid station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Donostia / San Sebastián to Madrid train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros and Renfe Cercanias.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Madrid is 351.4 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Madrid Chamartín every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 31m.
