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Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just SEK 180.09, with the average price for this route being around SEK 438.83. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • الجمعة, 5 سبتمبر
    From SEK 239.11
  • السبت, 6 سبتمبر
    From SEK 684.11
  • الأحد, 7 سبتمبر
    From SEK 836.60
  • الاثنين, 8 سبتمبر
    From SEK 532.13
  • الثلاثاء, 9 سبتمبر
    From SEK 228.29
  • الأربعاء, 10 سبتمبر
    From SEK 239.11
  • الخميس, 11 سبتمبر
    From SEK 180.09
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06:12
Donostia-San Sebastián
11:28
Madrid-Chamartín
5 ساعات 16 دقائق, Directrenfe
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08:30
Donostia-San Sebastián
13:47
Madrid-Chamartín
5 ساعات 17 دقائق, DirectIntercit
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08:30
Donostia-San Sebastián
13:51
Madrid-Chamartín
5 ساعات 21 دقائق, DirectIntercit
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16:40
Donostia-San Sebastián
22:13
Madrid-Chamartín
5 ساعات 33 دقائق, Directrenfe
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16:52
Donostia-San Sebastián
22:13
Paris
5 ساعات 21 دقائق, DirectRENFE
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Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Train Route Details

For the route from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín, train tickets usually start at SEK 180.09. The trip takes about 5 ساعات 16 دقائق on average, covering around 347 km. Intercit, renfe, RENFE typically runs 5 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
06:12
Last train
Last train
16:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5 ساعات 16 دقائق
Distance
Distance
347 km
Price
Price
From SEK 180.09
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe, RENFE

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe's Tarjeta Dorada offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. You can get a 25% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. For Avant trains, discounts vary: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Advance booking

Booking early can offer you discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip.com has already highlighted the best prices, making your travel planning straightforward.

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers group travel discounts, with an 8% discount for groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups of more than 25 people, a quote can be submitted for approval. Note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, with an applicable fee.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

In Spain, Renfe provides significant fare discounts for large families: 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families. These discounts are applicable on AVE and Larga Distancia trains but do not extend to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías routes. Single-parent families in Catalonia may also receive discounts on Rodalies services with the appropriate Generalitat certification.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

For young people aged 14 to 25, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, costing €50. Valid for a year and non-transferable, this card provides a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Onboard Renfe trains from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in advance

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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