Train Madrid - San Sebastian from 27.20 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Madrid - San Sebastian
Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Media Distancia, Renfe Intercity make ticket prices from Madrid to San Sebastian vary enormously, as they can be up to 3 times cheaper depending on the date and time of your trip. Starting on Monday, 4 January, you will find the cheapest Madrid-San Sebastian tickets starting at 27.20 €.
Train Madrid San Sebastian in brief
Average price
42.97 €
Price range
27.20 € - 68.00 €
Fastest Madrid-San Sebastian train
5h04min
Number of trains / day
3
It will take you 5h04min by train from Madrid to reach San Sebastian. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Madrid and San Sebastian is 351 km and the average speed is 69 km/h.
The Madrid-San Sebastian trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Madrid - San Sebastian.
Train price calendar Madrid - San Sebastian
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Monday, November 23, from 26 €.
November 2026
Prices recorded on October 27, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Madrid to San Sebastian cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 31 €. The most expensive is Friday (60 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 42 € on average, against 50 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Madrid - San Sebastian train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 31 to 60 days before departure costs 34 € on average, against 56 € 2 to 7 days before departure: 39% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 28 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Madrid and San Sebastian
On average, 2.9 departures a day link Madrid to San Sebastian. 3 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (3.5 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (2).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 1.9 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Madrid to San Sebastian by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Madrid to San Sebastian costs 47 € on average, from 26 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Which train companies for Madrid to San Sebastian?
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- Renfe Media Distanciacompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe Intercitycompanies.list.additionalText
- Renfe Regional Expréscompanies.list.additionalText
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Madrid to San Sebastian
You can also buy train tickets San Sebastian-Madrid in the other direction.
The 4 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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Departure stations at Madrid
Destination stations in San Sebastian
- Plan
Estación Donostia/Sebastián