Trains tickets from Madrid to San Sebastian

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TodayApr 25
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TomorrowApr 26
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SunApr 27
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MonApr 28
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Príncipe Pio
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Sebastian
    Destination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
    Operated by: RENFE Media DistanciaRENFE Media Distancia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Sebastian
    Destination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Sebastian
    Destination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Príncipe Pio
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Sebastian
    Destination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
    Operated by: RENFE Media DistanciaRENFE Media Distancia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Madrid
    Departure location: Madrid-Chamartin
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: San Sebastian
    Destination location: San Sebastian, Donostia
    Operated by: RENFE AlviaRENFE Alvia
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Madrid to San Sebastian: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$61
Average train trip duration5h 23m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:20am
Distance215 miles (346 km)
Latest train departure5:37pm

Madrid to San Sebastian Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
$129
04/24
$73
Today
$60
04/26
$60
04/27
$60
04/28
$60
04/29
$60
04/30
$60
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to San Sebastian was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $60

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 $60 to $129 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 $60 which is on 2025-04-26.

Usually RENFE_ALVIA, RENFE_RENFE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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Train Travel Tips

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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 105 m, 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 60 m 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 traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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