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Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as £7.51, with average prices for this route around £12.87. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
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  • Sun, Jun 22
    From £8.75
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    From £8.75
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08:50
Vitoria/Gasteiz
10:48
Donostia-San Sebastián
1h 58m, Directrenfe
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10:51
Vitoria/Gasteiz
12:43
Donostia-San Sebastián
1h 52m, Directrenfe
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14:50
Vitoria/Gasteiz
16:48
Donostia-San Sebastián
1h 58m, Directrenfe
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16:45
Vitoria/Gasteiz
18:50
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 5m, DirectIntercit
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18:22
Vitoria/Gasteiz
20:23
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 1m, Directrenfe
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20:59
Vitoria/Gasteiz
22:47
Paris
1h 48m, Directrenfe
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Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian Train Route Details

Train tickets from Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian generally start at £7.51. The journey typically takes around 1h 48m and covers a distance of approximately 48 miles. Intercit, renfe usually operates 6 daily trains on this route. For detailed planning, please consult our train route table.

First train
First train
08:50
Last train
Last train
20:59
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 48m
Distance
Distance
48 miles
Price
Price
From £7.51
Train Operators
Train Operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

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

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Group Fare

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

Onboard Renfe trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian

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.

Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian, listed by price from lowest to highest: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Each fare type offers different levels of refund and change services.

Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

Básico

For the most budget-friendly option on AVE trains, choose Básico, though it does not permit refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

On AVE trains, the Elige Estándar fare costs slightly more than the Básico fare. This ticket type allows for 70% refunds, one free ticket change and includes many extra paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort, which is marginally more expensive than Elige Estándar, features wider seats and allows for refunds and changes.

Prémium

The Prémium fare is the most costly, offering the benefit of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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