The average train between Palencia and Donostia / San Sebastián takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Palencia 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 Palencia and Donostia / San Sebastián. The earliest departure is at 2:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Palencia is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Donostia / San Sebastián at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Palencia station and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián station via Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Palencia station.
Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Book your Palencia to Donostia / San Sebastián train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros.
The distance between Palencia and Donostia / San Sebastián is 253.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Palencia to San Sebastian/Donostia via Vitoria/Gasteiz in around 4h 45m.