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Travel from Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián by train in 13 hours 39 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián by train is 13 hours 39 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 13 hours 39 minutes. Around 1 train per day travel the 366 miles (589 km) between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way to San Sebastián. Jump on one of Renfe's high-speed or regional trains to San Sebastián 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 Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. You can check prices from Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián in our Journey Planner.
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times, as well as tips on how to find cheap train tickets.
Trains to San Sebastián from Viana do Castelo
| First train | 20:14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:14 | |
| Departure station | Viana do Castelo | |
| Arrival station | San Sebastián | |
| Journey time | From 13h 39m | |
| Distance | 366 miles (589 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Renfe trains from Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián
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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How do I find cheap train tickets from Viana do Castelo to San Sebastián?
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 discounts
6. Take a night train
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.