The average train between Hamburg and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 22h 18m and the fastest train takes 20h 58m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Hamburg 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 3 times a week between Hamburg and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:45 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 7:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 22h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 18m.
Hamburg to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hendaye station.
The distance between Hamburg and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1,436.5 km. The road distance is 1,777 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Amara-Donostia via Dortmund Hbf, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 15h 40m.