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San Sebastian to Madrid train ticket prices

Find cheap train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid on TrainPal, with prices starting at €48.28 and an average cost of €64.68*. Hop on Renfe AVE, Alvia, Avant, and Avlo high-speed trains, or opt for iryo and OUIGO trains. Enjoy swift travel and top-notch services throughout Spain. Compare options and kick off your journey now on TrainPal.
Average

€64.68

From 19 Aug to 25 Aug

Cheapest

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On Thu 21 Aug

  • €51.14󰄽
    Tue19 Aug
  • €55.92󰄽
    Wed20 Aug
  • Thu21 Aug
  • €51.14󰄽
    Fri22 Aug
  • €51.14󰄽
    Sat23 Aug
  • €50.36󰄽
    Sun24 Aug
  • €51.14󰄽
    Mon25 Aug

San Sebastian to Madrid train times

Travelling from San Sebastian to Madrid can be as quick as 5h 16m, with a typical duration of 5h 33m. 8 trains operate daily on this route, with the first train departing at 06:12 and the last one at 16:52. For additional details on train schedules, prices, delays, and cancellations, explore TrainPal. Keep informed with real-time updates for a hassle-free journey in Spain.

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19 Aug

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20 Aug

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21 Aug

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22 Aug

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23 Aug

Sun

24 Aug

Mon

25 Aug

DepartsArrivesStatusDurationOperator

06:12

Donostia-San Sebastián

11:28

Madrid-Chamartín		On time5h 16mRenfe
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06:37

Donostia-San Sebastián

13:19

Madrid-Puerta De Atocha		On time6h 42mRenfe
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08:30

Donostia-San Sebastián

13:47

Madrid-Chamartín		On time5h 17mIntercit
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08:30

Donostia-San Sebastián

13:51

Madrid-Chamartín		On time5h 21mIntercit
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11:01

Donostia-San Sebastián

18:55

Madrid-Príncipe Pío		On time7h 54mRenfe
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San Sebastian to Madrid train journey information

Access detailed Renfe, iryo, and OUIGO train information from San Sebastian to Madrid, including departure and arrival times, stations, distance, journey duration, train companies, and price options. Check train times and prices for a hassle-free trip.

First train
06:12
Last train
16:52
Departure station
San Sebastian
Arrival station
Madrid
Distance
220 miles (353km)
Journey time
5h 16m
Price
From €48.28
Train operators
Intercit, Renfe

San Sebastian to Madrid Train Classes

When travelling from San Sebastian to Madrid, explore and compare the various class services provided by AVE, Avlo, Iryo, and OUIGO to effortlessly plan your upcoming journey.

AVE
Avlo
iryo
OUIGO
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BÁSICO

BÁSICO

Standard seat (2+2 seating)
Standard seat (2+2 seating)
Silent carriage
Silent carriage
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Three pieces of luggage
Three pieces of luggage
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Reclining seats
Reclining seats
Reading light
Reading light
Power socket
Power socket
ELIGE ESTÁNDAR

ELIGE ESTÁNDAR

Standard seat (2+2 seating)
Standard seat (2+2 seating)
Silent carriage
Silent carriage
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10 or one large dog (<40kg) for €35
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10 or one large dog (<40kg) for €35
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Three pieces of luggage
Three pieces of luggage
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Reclining seats
Reclining seats
Reading light
Reading light
Power socket
Power socket
ELIGE CONFORT

ELIGE CONFORT

XL Confort seat
XL Confort seat
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Three pieces of luggage
Three pieces of luggage
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Reclining seats
Reclining seats
Reading light
Reading light
Power socket
Power socket
PRÉMIUM

PRÉMIUM

XL Confort seat
XL Confort seat
Access to the Club Lounge
Access to the Club Lounge
Free Seat selection
Free Seat selection
Free Prémium food and drinks at seat
Free Prémium food and drinks at seat
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for free
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for free
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Free Wi-Fi (PlayRenfe on AVE)
Three pieces of luggage
Three pieces of luggage
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Reclining seats
Reclining seats
Reading light
Reading light
Power socket
Power socket
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BÁSICA

BÁSICA

Standard seat
Standard seat
Two pieces of luggage
Two pieces of luggage
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Access to the Club Lounge for Más Renfe Plata, Más Renfe Oro, or Más Renfe Platino members
Access to the Club Lounge for Más Renfe Plata, Más Renfe Oro, or Más Renfe Platino members
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Collect Renfecitos (Renfe points)
Reclining seats
Reclining seats
Reading light
Reading light
Power socket
Power socket
Vending machines
Vending machines
Luggage storage
Luggage storage
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Inicial

Inicial

Reclinable Confort seats
Reclinable Confort seats
4 seats in a row with foldable tables
4 seats in a row with foldable tables
1 hand luggage and 1 small suitcase for free
1 hand luggage and 1 small suitcase for free
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Power sockets with USB ports
Power sockets with USB ports
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
5G connection
5G connection
HAIZEA café
HAIZEA café
Mobile Bar
Mobile Bar
Singular

Singular

Reclinable Confort seats
Reclinable Confort seats
4 seats in a row with foldable tables
4 seats in a row with foldable tables
1 hand luggage, 1 small and 1 large suitcases for free
1 hand luggage, 1 small and 1 large suitcases for free
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Power sockets with USB ports
Power sockets with USB ports
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
5G connection
5G connection
HAIZEA café
HAIZEA café
Mobile Bar
Mobile Bar
Singular Only YOU

Singular Only YOU

Reclinable Gran Confort XL seats
Reclinable Gran Confort XL seats
3 seats in a row with foldable tables
3 seats in a row with foldable tables
1 hand luggage, 1 small and 1 large suitcases for free
1 hand luggage, 1 small and 1 large suitcases for free
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Power sockets with USB ports
Power sockets with USB ports
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
5G connection
5G connection
HAIZEA café
HAIZEA café
Mobile Bar
Mobile Bar
Infinita Bistró

Infinita Bistró

Reclinable Gran Confort XL seats
Reclinable Gran Confort XL seats
3 seats in a row with foldable tables
3 seats in a row with foldable tables
Three pieces of luggage for free
Three pieces of luggage for free
Free combined Cercanías trains
Free combined Cercanías trains
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Travel with one small pet (<10kg) for €10
Free food and drinks at seat
Free food and drinks at seat
Free Seat selection
Free Seat selection
Power sockets with USB ports
Power sockets with USB ports
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
5G connection
5G connection
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OUIGO ESENCIAL

OUIGO ESENCIAL

Standard seat
Standard seat
4 seats in a row with tables
4 seats in a row with tables
1 hand luggage and 1 suitcase for free
1 hand luggage and 1 suitcase for free
Wi-Fi for €3 (OUIFI service)
Wi-Fi for €3 (OUIFI service)
Travel for €10 with 1–2 small pets under 10 kg
Travel for €10 with 1–2 small pets under 10 kg
2 OUIBar cafeterias
2 OUIBar cafeterias
Double-decker train
Double-decker train
OUIGO PLUS

OUIGO PLUS

Select Standard seat for free
Select Standard seat for free
Select XL seats for free (subject to availability)
Select XL seats for free (subject to availability)
1 hand luggage and 2 suitcases for free
1 hand luggage and 2 suitcases for free
Free Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Free access to OUIFUN (onboard Premium entertainment portal)
Free access to OUIFUN (onboard Premium entertainment portal)
Travel for €10 with 1–2 small pets under 10 kg
Travel for €10 with 1–2 small pets under 10 kg
2 OUIBar cafeterias
2 OUIBar cafeterias
Double-decker train
Double-decker train
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Change and refunds

AVE tickets
Avant tickets
iryo tickets
OUIGO tickets
  • Básico: Non-refundable, changeable for extra €10.
  • Elige Estándar: Free first-time change, reimburse 70% of the total.
  • Elige Confort: Free first-time change, reimburse 70% of the total.
  • Prémium: Free full refund and change
    • Renfe tickets can be refunded and changed through the TrainPal app, supporting both full and partial changes. For more detailed information, please contact us.
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  • Avant trains offer three ticket types: Sencillo (One-way), Ida y Vuelta (Return), and Con enlace (Two journeys on one ticket). Each ticket allows up to three exchanges. Same-day exchanges are free; different-day exchanges incur a 10% fee plus price difference. Cancellations have a minimum 15% fee.
    • Renfe tickets can be refunded and changed through the TrainPal app, allowing for both full and partial changes. For further information, please contact us.
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  • Inicial: Refundable and changeable (excluding missed trains). Changes incur a €10 fee plus any fare difference. Cancel up to seven days before departure for a 70% refund; cancellations within seven days are non-refundable.
  • Singular & Singular Only You: Refundable and changeable. Free time changes on the day of travel; date changes require payment of the fare difference. Cancel at least seven days before departure for an 85% refund; within seven days, receive a 75% refund.
  • Infinita Bistró: Refundable and changeable. Free time changes on the day of travel; date changes require payment of the fare difference. Cancel at least seven days before departure for a 95% refund; within seven days, receive a 90% refund.
    • iryo refunds and ticket changes can both be submitted through our TrainPal app. For more detailed information, please contact us.
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  • ESSENTIAL:Add REFUNDABLE TICKET (€8) and FLEX (€7) services at booking for refund and change options 30 minutes before departure.
  • PLUS: Add REFUNDABLE TICKET (€8) and FLEX (€7) services at booking for refund and change options 30 minutes before departure.
  • FULL: Unlimited changes and refunds available 30 minutes before departure.
    • OUIGO full refunds are available through the TrainPal app, while partial refunds and ticket changes require contacting us.
    Train ticket typesChangeRefunds
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    AVE Básico tickets

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    Being the cheapest AVE ticket option, it is non-refundable. Nevertheless, you can alter your ticket for a €10 fee and any applicable fare difference.

    Avlo tickets from €7

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    Avlo's Básica (Basic) tickets start at €7 for eight routes. You can change or refund for an €8 fee. Each ticket allows two children under 14 to travel for €5 each.

    Save 20% with Avant Return tickets

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    Purchasing Avant's Return tickets saves you 20% compared to separate tickets. Both can be changed. Cancellations incur at least a 15% fee; cancelling one ticket costs 40% of its price.

    iryo Inicial fare

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    Experience comfortable travel with iryo Inicial fare, featuring reclining leather seats, extra legroom, individual armrests, and power outlets. Tickets can be refunded and changed with conditions. Travel in style and flexibility with iryo.

    OUIGO trains

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    The double-decker OUIGO trains are high-speed and low-cost, making trips like Madrid to Barcelona feel shorter. You can bring two small pieces of luggage for free.

    40% off for children

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    Children under 14 get a 40% discount on AVE, Alvia, Avant, and more. Tickets include a seat, are changeable and refundable. Kids up to three travel free, while on Cercanías, kids under six travel free.

    8% off for Group Travel

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    Enjoy an 8% discount on the total price when travelling in a group of 4 to 9 people. Tickets are non-changeable but refundable, with fees ranging from 5% to 30% of the total price. Make the most of our group discount offer to save on your trip.

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    * The lowest price is based on historical data to predict the cheapest fare over the next 7 days, but actual prices may vary.