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Travel from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha by train in 4 hours 53 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha by train, look no further!
The average journey time from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha by train is 5 hours 49 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 4 hours 53 minutes. Around 8 trains per day travel the 220 miles (353 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Madrid Atocha. Jump on one of Renfe's high-speed or regional trains to Madrid Atocha and you'll be there in no time. Connecting major destinations in Spain, Renfe offers comfortable seating and air-conditioning on all their trains as standard.
Book train tickets from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £25.88. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
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San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha by train
It takes an average of 5h 49m to travel from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha by train, over a distance of around 220 miles (353 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha and tickets for this journey start from £25.88 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 16:52 | |
| Departure station | San Sebastián-Donostia | |
| Arrival station | Madrid Atocha | |
| Journey time | From 4h 53m | |
| Distance | 220 miles (353 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £25.88 | |
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Renfe trains from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha
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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Cheap train tickets from San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha
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 San Sebastián-Donostia to Madrid Atocha 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.