Trains tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid

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TodayApr 24
from $60
TomorrowApr 25
from $60
SatApr 26
from $60
SunApr 27
from $54
MonApr 28
from $57
TueApr 29
from $57
WedApr 30
from $60
ThuMay 1

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

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Train San Sebastian to Madrid: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$62
Average train trip duration5h 22m
Number of daily trains3
Earliest train departure8:47am
Distance215 miles (346 km)
Latest train departure4:52pm

San Sebastian to Madrid Train

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

Best price found
04/22
$64
04/23
$76
Today
$60
04/25
$60
04/26
$60
04/27
$54
04/28
$57
04/29
$57
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Madrid was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $54

To 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 $54 to $89 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 $54 which is on 2025-04-27.

Usually RENFE_ALVIA 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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from San Sebastian to Madrid is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Madrid you take, 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.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between San Sebastian and Madrid, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

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.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

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!

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