Timetable
Train route
Cheap train tickets

San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at HK$484.95, with the average cost for this route around HK$678.74. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
  • Sun, Aug 10
  • Mon, Aug 11
  • Tue, Aug 12
  • Wed, Aug 13
  • Thu, Aug 14
  • Fri, Aug 15
  • Sat, Aug 16
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
Find Tickets
06:12
Donostia-San Sebastián
11:28
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 16m, Directrenfe
Find Tickets
08:30
Donostia-San Sebastián
13:47
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 17m, DirectIntercit
Find Tickets
16:52
Donostia-San Sebastián
22:13
Paris
5h 21m, Directrenfe
Find Tickets
View More Trains

San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín Train Route Details

Train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín generally start at HK$484.95. The journey typically takes around 5h 16m and covers a distance of approximately 216 miles. Intercit, renfe usually operates 3 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
06:12
Last train
Last train
16:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
5h 16m
Distance
Distance
216 miles
Price
Price
From HK$484.95
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Travellers on Renfe's AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can enjoy exclusive discounts tailored to select routes. These offers are subject to availability and vary based on travel schedules, routes, and terms.
Spanish train offers

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe 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. 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 rules for changes and refunds.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers a 40% discount on ticket prices for children aged 4 to 13. These children are allowed to select seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and they can make changes or request refunds based on the ticket type, which may involve a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not receive a reserved seat. On Cercanías trains, children under six can travel for free without a reserved seat.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Onboard Renfe trains from San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín

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.

San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

When traveling from San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín, 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.

San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín 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.
  • Use Trip.com discounts

    Use Trip.com discounts

    Frequently offers promotions and discounts.

Why Book Train Tickets With Trip.com?

  • Best Price Promise

    Best Price Promise

    If you find trains for a cheaper price elsewhere, let us know and we'll refund the difference*

  • Authorised Ticket Vendor for Renfe

    Authorised Ticket Vendor for Renfe

    Renfe AVE, iryo, and Ouigo high-speed trains

  • No booking fees in App

    No booking fees in App

    Only pay for your train travel – no hidden fees on your San Sebastian to Madrid-Chamartín journey

  • Cross-border trains

    Cross-border trains

    Spain domestic and cross-border trains to France and Portugal

Recommendations

  • Trains from San Sebastian

  • Trains to Madrid-Chamartín

  • Popular Routes

  • Top Destinations

  • Popular stations