The average train between Saintes and San Sebastián de los Reyes takes 16h 1m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Saintes to San Sebastián de los Reyes. 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 Saintes and San Sebastián de los Reyes. The earliest departure is at 8:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saintes is at 8:34 PM which arrives into San Sebastián de los Reyes at 2:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Bordeaux St Jean and take an average of 16h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Saintes to San Sebastián de los Reyes. However, there are services departing from Saintes station and arriving at San Sebastián de los Reyes station via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.
Saintes to San Sebastián de los Reyes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Saintes station.
Saintes to San Sebastián de los Reyes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Book your Saintes to San Sebastián de los Reyes train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Euskotren and 3 other operators.
The distance between Saintes and San Sebastián de los Reyes is 626.1 km. The road distance is 942 km.
You can take a train from Saintes to Alcobendas-San Sebastián de los Reyes via Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, Amara-Donostia, San Sebastian/Donostia, and Madrid Chamartín in around 12h 44m.