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Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as £20.32, with average prices for this route around £20.32. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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07:02
Donostia-San Sebastián
12:31
Camp De Tarragona
5h 29m, Directrenfe
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11:30
Donostia-San Sebastián
20:52
Camp De Tarragona
9h 22m, No directIntercitrenfe
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11:30
Donostia-San Sebastián
20:52
Paris
9h 22m, No directIntercitrenfe
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Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona usually begin at £20.32. The average travel time is about 5h 29m, spanning a distance of roughly 225 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 3 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
07:02
Last train
Last train
11:30
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 29m
Distance
Distance
225 miles
Price
Price
From £20.32
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe provides significant discounts on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, delivering exclusive savings on certain routes. Availability is limited and influenced by the train's schedule, selected routes, and conditions of the offer.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Young people aged 14 to 25 can enjoy up to 30% off train fares with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card, valid for a year and non-transferable, offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains. Additionally, get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe offers discounts for disabled individuals, providing up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Note that the discount on Avant trains is higher on weekends. Refunds or changes to your ticket depend on the type of ticket and may involve a fee.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe supports large families in Spain with discounted fares, offering 20% for general and 50% for special category families on AVE and Larga Distancia trains. However, these discounts are not valid on AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. Additionally, single-parent families can enjoy discounts on Rodalies services in Catalonia by presenting a certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Advance booking

You can enjoy discounts of up to 70% by booking in advance. Popular routes allow bookings up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the sooner you book, the cheaper it will be. Trip.com has marked the lowest prices for you, easing your travel arrangements.

Onboard Renfe trains from Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona

Renfe trains, particularly the AVE models, provide four service categories based on fare options. The seating arrangements include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar fares, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium fares.

AVE trains are equipped with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet environment for resting, reading, or working in a silent coach. Dining options onboard feature a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats cater to those seeking enhanced comfort, with wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders also benefit from the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona Renfe ticket types

Select from four fare types for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona, arranged in order of price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type has different conditions for refunds and changes.

Donostia-San Sebastián to Tarragona Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the least expensive fare available on AVE trains, and it comes with no refund or change options.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit more expensive compared to the Básico fare. This ticket option includes the ability to get 70% refund of the original ticket price and make one free change, along with several extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is a bit pricier than Elige Estándar. The primary distinction is the wider seats, and it also offers the option for refunds and changes.

Prémium

As the most expensive fare, Prémium includes unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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    Consider Básico or Inicial ticket types

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