The average train between Ghent and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 10h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Ghent 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 Ghent and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 10h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Ghent 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 Ghent to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
Ghent to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
Ghent to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Ghent and Donostia / San Sebastián is 960.9 km. The road distance is 1,159 km.
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Amara-Donostia via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 9h 16m.