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- This trip is recommended because it is the: CheapestDeparture time: 27 April atDeparture city: MadridDeparture location: Madrid-ChamartinArrival time: 27 April atDestination city: San SebastianDestination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
- This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: 27 April atDeparture city: MadridDeparture location: Madrid-Príncipe PioArrival time: 27 April atDestination city: San SebastianDestination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
- This trip is recommended because it is the: FastestDeparture time: 27 April atDeparture city: MadridDeparture location: Madrid-ChamartinArrival time: 27 April atDestination city: San SebastianDestination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
- Departure time: 27 April atDeparture city: MadridDeparture location: Madrid-ChamartinArrival time: 27 April atDestination city: San SebastianDestination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
- Departure time: 27 April atDeparture city: MadridDeparture location: Madrid-ChamartinArrival time: 27 April atDestination city: San SebastianDestination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
Train Madrid to San Sebastian: Trip Overview
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Based on 604 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at US$19.00
RENFE Alvia Madrid San Sebastian recent customer reviews
On time and comfortable
It was a good train ride
Madrid to San Sebastian Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 4 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 07:15 - 17:38 |
Minimum Price | US$30 |
Average Ticket Price | US$56 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 4h47m |
Average Train Trip Duration | 5h20m |
Distance | 219 miles |
Train Companies on This Route | Renfe |
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Madrid and San Sebastian?
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
Madrid Puerta De AtochaC. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
Madrid-ChamartinPríncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
Madrid-Príncipe PioEstación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain
Nuevos MinisteriosFrequently asked questions on the trip Madrid - San Sebastian
The average train ticket price from Madrid to San Sebastian is US$56. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Madrid to San Sebastian is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Madrid and San Sebastian is around 5h 20m, although the fastest train will take about 4h 47m. This is the time it takes to travel the 219 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Madrid to San Sebastian can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Madrid to San Sebastian by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Madrid to San Sebastian, you can travel comfortably and safely with Renfe.
Trains travelling between Madrid and San Sebastian leave from Madrid Puerta De Atocha or Madrid-Chamartin and arrive at Donostia.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Madrid to San Sebastian as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$56 to US$57 for a train ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$56, which is on 2024-04-29.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
There are many train stations in the world, explore station pages on Busbud to get all information you need.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to San Sebastian, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Madrid and San Sebastian, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Madrid to San Sebastian and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60m under the Great Wall of China!
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
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