The average train between Santander and San Sebastián (Station) takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Santander to San Sebastián (Station). 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 Santander and San Sebastián (Station). The earliest departure is at 7:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Santander is at 6:46 PM which arrives into San Sebastián (Station) at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bilbao and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Santander to San Sebastián (Station). However, there are services departing from Santander station and arriving at San Sebastián (Station) station via Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Santander to San Sebastián (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.
Santander to San Sebastián (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
The distance between Santander and San Sebastián (Station) is 148.5 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Santander to San Sebastián (Station) via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 30m.