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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | San Sebastian, Donostia | Madrid-Chamartin | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | San Sebastian, Donostia | Madrid-Chamartin | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | San Sebastian, Donostia | Madrid-Príncipe Pio | No tags | ||||
| Train | San Sebastian, Donostia | Madrid-Príncipe Pio | No tags | ||||
| Train | San Sebastian, Donostia | Madrid-Chamartin | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from San Sebastian to Madrid
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Sebastian and Madrid?
San Sebastian
- AFederico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Madrid
- APríncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
- BC. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
- CMadrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Train Companies
Based on 926 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at £23
Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Sebastian to Madrid by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from San Sebastian to Madrid?
The cheapest train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid start from £23. The average price for this train route is around £50. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from San Sebastian to Madrid?
The average train journey time from San Sebastian to Madrid is 5h 26m, covering a distance of 219 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 9m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the San Sebastian to Madrid route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Sebastian to Madrid?
The earliest train from San Sebastian to Madrid departs at 08:40. And the latest train departs at 16:47.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Madrid was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £43To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £43 to £105 for a train ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £43, which is on 2025-12-14.
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