The average train between Groningen and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 16h 9m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Groningen 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 4 times a day between Groningen and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 6:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 16h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Groningen 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 Groningen to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
Groningen to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Groningen and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1,267.8 km. The road distance is 1,512 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Amara-Donostia via Schiphol Airport, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 12h 47m.