Bilbao to San Sebastian Train Tickets from £15.70

Bilbao to San Sebastian Train Tickets from £15.70

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Bilbao to San Sebastian Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from Bilbao to San Sebastian? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from £15.70, with the typical price for this route being about £29.57. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
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07:00
Bilbao-Abando
12:43
San Sebastian/Donostia
5h 43m, No directrenfe
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12:15
Bilbao-Abando
16:48
San Sebastian/Donostia
4h 33m, No directIntercitrenfe
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15:20
Bilbao-Abando
19:41
San Sebastian/Donostia
4h 21m, No directrenfeIntercit
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17:35
Bilbao-Abando
22:47
Paris
5h 12m, No directrenfe
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Bilbao to San Sebastian Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Bilbao to San Sebastian usually begin at £15.70. The average travel time is about 4h 21m, spanning a distance of roughly 49 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 4 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
07:00
Last train
Last train
17:35
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 21m
Distance
Distance
49 miles
Price
Price
From £15.70
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 Young Persons Fare

For young people aged 14 to 25, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, costing €50. Valid for a year and non-transferable, this card provides a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

In Spain, Renfe provides significant fare discounts for large families: 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families. These discounts are applicable on AVE and Larga Distancia trains but do not extend to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías routes. Single-parent families in Catalonia may also receive discounts on Rodalies services with the appropriate Generalitat certification.

Advance booking

Booking early can offer you discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes are available for booking up to nine months in advance, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip.com has already highlighted the best prices, making your travel planning straightforward.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

For disabled passengers, Renfe offers up to 40% off. By spending €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the ticket type and may incur a fee.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Onboard Renfe trains from Bilbao 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.

Bilbao to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastian, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Bilbao to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with 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 outward and returning journeys, 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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