The average train between Dover and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 13h 13m and the fastest train takes 9h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 Dover and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 13h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.
Dover to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Dover and Donostia / San Sebastián is 902.9 km. The road distance is 1,373 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Amara-Donostia via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 51m.