New train route! Travel between Barcelona and Seville with Ouigo.

Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train with Renfe ALVIA

Thu, 18 Dec
+ Add return
Renfe ALVIA
Renfe Intercity
Renfe (13)
Renfe Viajeros
Eurostar
1,000+ travel companies
Renfe ALVIA
Renfe Intercity
Renfe (13)
Renfe Viajeros
Eurostar
1,000+ travel companies
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

The cheapest and fastest trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Showing times and prices for 18 Dec

Cheapest price

$62

Average price

$90

Fastest journey

5 h 5 m

Average duration

5 h 23 m

Trains per day

19

Distance

352 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $62.

Fast trains

Of the 19 trains that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Madrid every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 352 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Renfe Intercity04056
04:55AM5h05
Donostia-San Sebastián
10:00AMMadrid Chamartín
$621One-way
0 changes
Renfe ALVIA04086
08:40AM5h11
Donostia-San Sebastián
01:51PMMadrid Chamartín
$661One-way
0 changes
Renfe (13)18012
11:01AM7h54
Donostia-San Sebastián
06:55PMMadrid Príncipe Pío
$691One-way
0 changes
Renfe (13)18014
01:55PM7h47
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:42PMMadrid Príncipe Pío
$691One-way
0 changes
Renfe ALVIA04176
04:47PM5h26
Donostia-San Sebastián
10:13PMMadrid Chamartín
$751One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $121.

Distance: 352 km

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Coach
Flight

$69

Average Price

$58

Average Price

Cheapest

$367

Average Price

6h 13m

Average total duration

5h 43m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

8h 6m

Average total duration

7h 36m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

4h 33m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.1kg

CO2 emissions

Renfe Intercity

Most popular train company

Alsa

Most popular bus company

Iberia

Most popular airline

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train times

The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid trains for today, Wednesday, 17 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 1:06 pm
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
RenfeALVIA04176+RenfeAVLO04190
On time
3:47 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
5h38
9:25 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeALVIA04176 · 04192
On time
3:47 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
6h37
10:24 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeALVIA04176
On time
3:47 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
5h26
9:13 pm Madrid Chamartín		0 changesdirect
Thursday, 18 December
RenfeINTERCITY04056
On time
3:55 am Donostia-San Sebastián
5h05
9:00 am Madrid Chamartín		0 changesdirect
RenfeINTERCITY04056+RenfeAVLO05178
On time
3:55 am Donostia-San Sebastián
11h49
3:44 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeINTERCITY04056+RenfeALVIA04186
On time
3:55 am Donostia-San Sebastián
6h33
10:28 am Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeINTERCITY04056 · 04088
On time
3:55 am Donostia-San Sebastián
5h36
9:31 am Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeALVIA04086+RenfeAVANT08148
On time
7:40 am Donostia-San Sebastián
6h35
2:15 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeALVIA04086+RenfeAVLO05178
On time
7:40 am Donostia-San Sebastián
8h04
3:44 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeALVIA04086+RenfeAVANT08158
On time
7:40 am Donostia-San Sebastián
7h45
3:25 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeALVIA04086
On time
7:40 am Donostia-San Sebastián
5h11
12:51 pm Madrid Chamartín		0 changesdirect
RenfeMD1801210:01 am Donostia-San Sebastián
7h54
5:55 pm Madrid Príncipe Pío0 changesdirect
RenfeMD18012+RenfeALVIA04142
On time
10:01 am Donostia-San Sebastián
7h13
5:14 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeMD18012+RenfeAVE05170
On time
10:01 am Donostia-San Sebastián
6h11
4:12 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeMD18012+RenfeAVANT08178
On time
10:01 am Donostia-San Sebastián
7h54
5:55 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeMD18014+RenfeINTERCITY04786
On time
12:55 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
6h20
7:15 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeMD18014+RenfeALVIA04170
On time
12:55 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
7h17
8:12 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change
RenfeMD1801412:55 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
7h47
8:42 pm Madrid Príncipe Pío0 changesdirect
RenfeMD18014+RenfeAVANT08198
On time
12:55 pm Donostia-San Sebastián
6h51
7:46 pm Madrid Chamartín		1 change

This is the last train of the day.

Find all the dates and times for this journey

Compare prices and tickets Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid by train, coach or flight

Compare train, coach and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Thu
18 Dec
Fri
19 Dec
Sat
20 Dec
Sun
21 Dec
Mon
22 Dec
Tue
23 Dec
Wed
24 Dec
Thu
25 Dec
Fri
26 Dec
Sat
27 Dec
Sun
28 Dec
Mon
29 Dec
Tue
30 Dec
Wed
31 Dec
Thu
01 Jan
Fri
02 Jan
Sat
03 Jan
Sun
04 Jan
Mon
05 Jan
Tue
06 Jan
Wed
07 Jan

How far in advance should I book train tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid?

The best time to book your train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid is 84 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

SpainSpain
SpainSpain
Icon of train

Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 17:37. The fastest train covers the 352 km distance in 5h 5m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
352 km
Average train duration
5h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
$6
Trains per day
4
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
5h 5m
First train
04:50
Last train
17:37
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, Renfe (13), Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Donostia-San Sebastian and Madrid from $6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Renfe ALVIA

About
Renfe Alvia are high-speed trains with top speeds of up to 250km/h operated by Renfe, Spain’s national railway company. Alvia trains cover most cities in Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Alicante, Zaragoza and Cadiz. They are somewhat slower than Renfe AVE and AVLO (high-speed and low cost) but cover more destinations and are a comfortable and effective way of travelling around Spain. Onboard facilities include free WIFI, bike storage and luggage allowance. Alvia trains have two seat classes – Estándar and Confort. Top routes for Renfe Alvia include Barcelona to Pamplona, Madrid to Cádiz and Alicante to Gijón.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 21m
Cheapest Price
$66
Renfe ALVIA frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, end of carriages, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in Preferente class
Seat reservation
Included in Preferente (First) class. Optional extra cost in Turista (Second) class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding/alighting
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be muzzled and leashed, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Renfe Intercity

About
Renfe Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Spanish national railway company, Renfe. It operates throughout Spain, connecting major cities and towns with frequent departures throughout the day. The Intercity service offers a variety of train types, including the Alvia and Talgo, all of which offer comfortable seating and modern amenities. Alvia and Talgo offer fast trains but not as fast the high-speed trains like AVE, offering more stops. Passengers can choose from a range of ticket types, including Economy, Business, and First Class. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Renfe Intercity include Madrid to Barcelona, Madrid to Seville, and Barcelona to Valencia.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 5m
Cheapest Price
$47
Renfe Intercity frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of checked luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions and fare type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled by Renfe
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. At-seat service in First Class
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation with additional fee. Included in some premium tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket
Quiet zone

Renfe (13)

About
Renfe MD, or Media Distancia (Mid-distance), is a division of Spain's national railway company, Renfe, specializing in regional train services. These trains connect cities and towns within the same autonomous community or between contiguous communities, typically covering distances under 300 km. Renfe MD operates various train types, including modern regional services with amenities like power sockets and reading lights, and high-speed Avant trains that reach up to 250 km/h on shorter, high-speed routes. While not as fast as long-distance AVE trains, Renfe MD offers extensive coverage across Spain, providing essential regional connections.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 42m
Cheapest Price
$6
Renfe (13) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 3 pieces of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at the ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions and fare type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafeteria car with drinks, snacks, and light meals. Vending machines available on some trains
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservation with additional fee. Some routes require mandatory seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/disembarking available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled, require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Renfe Viajeros

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 53m
Cheapest Price
$45
Renfe Viajeros frequency
2 a day

FAQs: Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Madrid, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid can start from as little as $7 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid is $68; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train time is 4 h 53 min   covering the 352 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid leaves at 4: 50am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid leaves at 5: 38pm.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid without having to change trains with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity or Renfe (13). There are 4 direct trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid you can take a train with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity or Renfe (13). Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Donostia-San Sebastian and Madrid on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Donostia-San Sebastián, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Madrid Chamartín, located away from the city centre.

A trip to Madrid from Donostia-San Sebastian is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 53 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid is January.
You have options as you can travel between Donostia-San Sebastian and Madrid 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Donostia-San Sebastian and Madrid

Donostia-San Sebastian
Madrid
The major train station for departures in Donostia-San Sebastian is Donostia-San Sebastián. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Donostia-San Sebastián for your trip from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid.
Donostia-San SebastiánAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
address
Address
De Francia Ibilbidea, 22, 20012 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Most popular train connections from Donostia-San Sebastian

Donostia-San Sebastian to Barcelona train

More options for your journey from Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Return trains from Madrid to Donostia-San Sebastian
Donostia-San Sebastian to Madrid coach
HomeTrainsDonostia-San Sebastian to Madrid train

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone