The average train between Madrid (Station) and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid (Station) 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 day between Madrid (Station) and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madrid (Station) is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Cartagena and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Madrid (Station) station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via San Sebastian/Donostia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
Madrid (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
Madrid (Station) to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Metro de Madrid, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The distance between Madrid (Station) and Donostia / San Sebastián is 349.2 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.
