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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Cheapest price
€65
Average price
€82
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
401 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona will cost around €82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €65.
Of the 13 trains that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Barcelona on Thu, Jan 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 01 the direct trains cover the 401 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
On Thu, Jan 01 the slowest trains will take 11 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €40, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 401 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€120 Average price | €72 Average price Cheapest | €206 Average price |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona train times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona trains for today, Wednesday, December 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 00533 | Delayed 5:53 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 6h16 | 12:09 PM 12:09 PMBarcelona Sants | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 401 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 401 km |
Average train duration 6h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe, Renfe (13), SNCF Intercités, TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Donostia-San Sebastian and Barcelona from €35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Barcelona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastián, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Barcelona Sants, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona
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- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Hotspots in and near restaurants.
- Staffed and automatic. Open daily from 05:30 to 21:00.
- McDonald’s
- Caffe di Fiore
- Ars Café
- Café de l'Estació
- Café de l’Estació Deli
- Lavazza
- Como
- Peter's
- Tutti Frutti
- Enrique Tomás
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- All areas of the station have full disability access facilities.
- Apartments Eixample
- Apartment Guell
- Sweet Inn Callao
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 22:00
- Located in various locations inside the station.
- Metro lines: L3, L5
- Bus lines: A1, A2
- Train lines: AVE, Alvia, Euromed, Talgo, Trenhotel, TGV, Avant, Intercity, R1, R2, R2 Nord, R2 Sud, R3, R4, RG1, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17
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