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Madrid to San Sebastian Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Madrid to San Sebastian? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as AED 157.07, with average prices for this route around AED 197.95. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • الأربعاء, 3 سبتمبر
    From AED 157.07
  • الخميس, 4 سبتمبر
    From AED 241.71
  • الجمعة, 5 سبتمبر
    From AED 241.71
  • السبت, 6 سبتمبر
    From AED 241.71
  • الأحد, 7 سبتمبر
    From AED 241.71
  • الاثنين, 8 سبتمبر
    From AED 241.71
  • الثلاثاء, 9 سبتمبر
    From AED 241.71
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07:20
Madrid-Chamartín
13:00
Donostia-San Sebastián
5 ساعات 40 دقائق, Directrenfe
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07:20
Madrid-Chamartín
13:10
Donostia-San Sebastián
5 ساعات 50 دقائق, Directrenfe
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09:06
Madrid-Príncipe Pío
16:53
Donostia-San Sebastián
7 ساعات 47 دقائق, Directrenfe
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14:46
Madrid-Chamartín
20:05
Donostia-San Sebastián
5 ساعات 19 دقائق, DirectIntercit
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14:47
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
21:10
Donostia-San Sebastián
6 ساعات 23 دقائق, Changes requiredrenfe
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17:37
Madrid-Chamartín
23:00
Paris
5 ساعات 23 دقائق, Directrenfe
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Madrid to San Sebastian Train Route Details

For the route from Madrid to San Sebastian, train tickets usually start at AED 157.07. The trip takes about 5 ساعات 19 دقائق on average, covering around 354 km. Intercit, renfe typically runs 7 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
07:20
Last train
Last train
17:37
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5 ساعات 19 دقائق
Distance
Distance
354 km
Price
Price
From AED 157.07
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.

Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Advance booking

Advance bookings can provide discounts up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, while other routes offer cheaper prices the earlier you book. Trip.com has already indicated the lowest prices, making your travel planning easy.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Madrid to San Sebastian

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. Seating options are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Madrid to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Madrid to San Sebastian, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Madrid to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

  • Book in advance

    Book in advance

    Booking 60–90 days in advance can get you cheaper Renfe train tickets, available for you to plan your itinerary.

  • Buy a return ticket

    Buy a return ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

  • Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

    Renfe's Básico, iryo's Inicial or Ouigo trains, can give you the cheapest price accordingly.
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