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Taking the train from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela in 9 hours
Thinking about taking the train from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 12 hours 29 minutes to travel the 535 km from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 7 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela start from $80.63 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 Santiago de Compostela? 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.
San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela by train
It takes an average of 12h 29m to travel from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela by train, over a distance of around 333 miles (535 km). There are normally 7 trains per day traveling from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela and tickets for this journey start from $80.63 when you book in advance.
| First train | 4:55 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 4:47 pm | |
| Departure station | San Sebastián-Donostia | |
| Arrival station | Santiago de Compostela | |
| Journey time | From 9h 0m | |
| Distance | 333 miles (535 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $80.63 | |
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What do people frequently ask about the train journey from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela?
Want to know more about your journey from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from San Sebastián-Donostia to Santiago de Compostela?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.