Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train with Renfe ALVIA

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

€55

Average price

€79

Fastest journey

5 h 21 m

Average duration

6 h 17 m

Trains per day

15

Distance

352 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid 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 Madrid will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.

Fast trains

Of the 15 trains that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Madrid on Mon, Jul 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 352 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 21 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 6 h 39 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.

Renfe (13)18014
02:00PM7h42
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:42PMMadrid Príncipe Pío
551One-way
0 transfers
Renfe (13)18012
11:06AM7h49
Donostia-San Sebastián
06:55PMMadrid Príncipe Pío
551One-way
0 transfers
Renfe Intercity04056+Renfe AVLO05178
05:00AM11h44
Donostia-San Sebastián
04:44PMMadrid Chamartín
661One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)18014+Renfe Avant08198
02:00PM6h46
Donostia-San Sebastián
08:46PMMadrid Chamartín
751One-way
1 transfer
Renfe (13)18014+Renfe Avant08208
02:00PM7h40
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:40PMMadrid Chamartín
751One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €44, and a flight costs an average of €53.

Distance: 352 km

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€54

Average price

€45

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Cheapest

€257

Average price

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

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Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 8:40 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
RenfeMD18012+RenfeAVANT08198
On time
9:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastián
9h41
6:46 PM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
RenfeMD18012+RenfeAVANT08168
On time
9:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastián
6h25
3:30 PM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
RenfeMD18012+RenfeAVANT08208
On time
9:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastián
10h35
7:40 PM Madrid Chamartín
1 transfer
Monday, July 14
RenfeINTERCITY04056+RenfeAVANT081183:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastián
7h35
10:35 AM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
RenfeINTERCITY04056+RenfeAVLO051783:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastián
11h44
2:44 PM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer
RenfeINTERCITY04056+RenfeALVIA040803:00 AM Donostia-San Sebastián
7h52
10:52 AM Madrid Chamartín1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid?

The best time to book your train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
352 km
Average train duration
5h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
€26
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
4h 53m
First train
04:50
Last train
17:38
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Train providers: Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe Intercity trains Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Buy your official Renfe (3), Renfe and Renfe Intercity train tickets between Donostia-San Sebastian and Madrid from €22 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

Renfe is Spain’s national train provider operating freight and passenger trains on Spain’s extensive railway network as well as international routes to neighboring France and Portugal. Renfe has a wide range of ticket types to fit your budget like the Basic, Elige and Premium tickets. Renfe also offers discount cards like the Renfe Gold Card and +Renfe Youth Card 50 for qualified travellers. You can use these savings offers and discount cards on Omio when booking your Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid trip. Renfe has a vast fleet of trains with different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The Renfe AVE trains run at high speed and serve long-distance routes, Alvia trains combine high-speed and normal speed trains serving domestic routes, Altaria serves domestic routes into southern Spain, Euromed offers domestic routes along the Mediterranean coast, Avant trains serve regional commuter routes and Trenhotel offers night train routes.


Trains from San Sebastian to Madrid

The Spanish state rail operator Renfe provides direct and indirect rail connections between San Sebastian and Madrid. There are an early morning, late morning and two afternoon direct departures from San Sebastian with journey times ranging from five hours and 30 minutes to eight hours. Additional early morning and late afternoon indirect options require a change at Zaragoza to high-speed AVE connections to Madrid. Trains from San Sebastian to Madrid depart from the Estacion del Norte in the centre of the city, arriving at Madid Chamartin Station, north of the city centre, with connections on the city Metro.


Renfe trains from San Sebastián to Madrid

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Renfe is Spain's national train operator and connects the country's main points of interest. In addition, Renfe has the largest high-speed network in Europe with AVE and Alvia trains. Other Renfe train types are Altaria, Euromed and Talgo. All Renfe trains are equipped with an on-board bistro, toilets, air conditioning and many of them with Wi-Fi.

At Omio you can easily check the Renfe timetable for your trip and book cheap Renfe tickets from San Sebastián to Madrid. When booking, you can choose different classes (Tourist, Tourist Plus, Preferred and Club), the seat and the type of ticket you want (Promo, Promo+, Flexible or Round Trip). If you have a Renfe discount card, you can specify it when you buy your ticket at Omio and take advantage of many offers. For information on ticket cancellation, please visit our Help centre.


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The major train station for departures in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastián. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastián for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid.
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The major train station for arrivals in Madrid is Madrid Chamartín. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Madrid Chamartín for your journey to Madrid from Donostia-San Sebastian.
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Distance to city center
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  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
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Distance to city center
1 km
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Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, with special rates arranged by nearby hotels.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Casa Mingo
  • Café de Oriente
  • Noodles King
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
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Accessibility
  • Ramps.
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  • €0.60
Hotel
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  • Hotel Príncipe Pío
  • Acta Madfor Hotel
  • Hotel Exe Moncloa
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Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
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  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for regional and Cercanías trains
  • Hall 2: Metro connections
Public transit options for Madrid Príncipe Pío
  • Metro: Line 6, Line 10
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Cercanías: Lines C1, C7, C10

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