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San Sebastian to Madrid Train Prices and Times

Arranging travel from San Sebastian to Madrid? Trip.com has Renfe tickets available from £38.45, with the typical price for this route being about £82.84. To ensure you find the cheapest fares, we suggest trying split tickets.
  • Mon, Jun 9
    From £38.45
  • Tue, Jun 10
    From £43.05
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From £38.45
  • Thu, Jun 12
    From £38.45
  • Fri, Jun 13
    From £43.05
  • Sat, Jun 14
    From £47.03
  • Sun, Jun 15
    From £43.05
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05:00
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:53
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 53m, DirectIntercit
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07:02
Donostia-San Sebastián
13:19
Madrid-Puerta De Atocha
6h 17m, No directrenfe
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08:47
Donostia-San Sebastián
13:51
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 4m, Directrenfe
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11:06
Donostia-San Sebastián
17:12
Madrid-Chamartín
6h 6m, No directrenfe
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11:06
Donostia-San Sebastián
18:55
Madrid-Príncipe Pío
7h 49m, Directrenfe
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14:00
Donostia-San Sebastián
20:15
Paris
6h 15m, No directrenfeIntercit
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San Sebastian to Madrid Train Route Details

The train ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid typically costs from £38.45. The journey averages 4h 53m in travel time and covers an approximate distance of 220 miles. Intercit, renfe generally offers 8 trains per day on this route. For planning purposes, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
05:00
Last train
Last train
16:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 53m
Distance
Distance
220 miles
Price
Price
From £38.45
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 Group Fare

Groups of 4 to 9 people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains will receive an 8% discount. Groups of 10 to 25 people can get up to a 50% discount on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains. For groups larger than 25 people, you can submit a quote for approval. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

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.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe grants a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children can select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or get refunds according to the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Onboard Renfe trains from San Sebastian to Madrid

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

San Sebastian to Madrid Renfe ticket types

For a trip from San Sebastian to Madrid, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

San Sebastian to Madrid Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of 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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