The average train between Madrid and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Madrid is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Book your Madrid to Donostia / San Sebastián train tickets online with Renfe Cercanias and Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Madrid and Donostia / San Sebastián is 351.4 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
