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Taking the train from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia in 26 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 35 minutes to travel the 14 km from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia by train, although you can get there in as little as 26 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. This route is served by Renfe, Spain's main rail operator. You're likely to be traveling on one of their high-speed trains – AVE, Avlo, Avant, Alvia or AV-City – or a regional Media Distancia, Regional or Express Regional train during your journey.
Train tickets from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia start from $2.28 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to San Sebastián-Donostia? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia by train
It takes an average of 35m to travel from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia by train, over a distance of around 9 miles (14 km). There are normally 24 trains per day traveling from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia and tickets for this journey start from $2.28 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:39 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:26 pm | |
| Departure station | Irún | |
| Arrival station | San Sebastián-Donostia | |
| Journey time | From 26m | |
| Distance | 9 miles (14 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $2.28 | |
| Train and bus operators | Cercanías, Renfe |
FAQs about the train journey from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia
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Renfe and Media Distancia trains from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia
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Media Distancia
Renfe is the national train operator in Spain. It operates trains on the longest high-speed railway network in Europe, and the second-longest in the world. The country's major cities are linked up by the high-speed AVE and Avlo trains, while other long-distance routes are served by Altaria, Talgo, Alvia and Euromed trains. Renfe also operates cross-border services into neighbouring Portugal and France. Depending on which service you are travelling on, you'll usually find two classes on Renfe trains - Estándard (Standard Class) and Confort (First Class). Fare types range from the cheapest (but least flexible) Básico fare, to the more flexible Elige fares, to the Premium fare for seats in Confort carriages.
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Renfe's Media Distancia are regional trains operated by CAF locomotives that run on medium-distance routes not covered by Avant high-speed trains. Most Media Distancia trains have one class. However, there are some that will have Turista (Second Class) and Preferente (First Class). These trains also have spaces for bicycles, and all seats are equipped with power sockets and reading lights.
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Cheap train tickets from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Irún to San Sebastián-Donostia by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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