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Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just 507,84 kr, with the average price for this route being around 1 151,08 kr. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
  • mån, 23 juni
    From 507,84 kr
  • tis, 24 juni
    From 613,75 kr
  • ons, 25 juni
    From 613,75 kr
  • tors, 26 juni
    From 555,40 kr
  • fre, 27 juni
    From 633,76 kr
  • lör, 28 juni
    From 690,02 kr
  • sön, 29 juni
    From 580,22 kr
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05:00
Donostia-San Sebastián
09:53
Madrid-Chamartín
4h 53m, DirectIntercit
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05:00
Donostia-San Sebastián
10:00
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 0m, DirectIntercit
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08:47
Donostia-San Sebastián
13:51
Madrid-Chamartín
5h 4m, Directrenfe
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11:06
Donostia-San Sebastián
17:12
Madrid-Chamartín
6h 6m, Changes requiredrenfe
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14:00
Donostia-San Sebastián
20:15
Madrid-Chamartín
6h 15m, Changes requiredrenfeIntercit
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16:52
Donostia-San Sebastián
22:13
Paris
5h 21m, Directrenfe
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Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Train Route Details

For the route from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín, train tickets usually start at 507,84 kr. The trip takes about 4h 53m on average, covering around 347 km. Intercit, renfe typically runs 6 trains daily. To plan your journey ahead, please see our train route table.

First train
First train
05:00
Last train
Last train
16:52
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
4h 53m
Distance
Distance
347 km
Price
Price
From 507,84 kr
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers a variety of discounts for AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers, granting special benefits across numerous routes. Availability is limited and depends on the route, time of travel, and specific conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Over-60s Fare

For those aged over 60, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. Travelling on AVE and AVE international trains grants a 25% discount. On Avant trains, discounts are 25% on weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets match those with full-price tickets, and the same rules apply for changes and refunds.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe offers discounted fares for large families in Spain, providing a 20% reduction for general category families and 50% for special category families on most services, including AVE and Larga Distancia trains. These discounts exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. Single-parent families can also access discounts on Rodalies trains in Catalonia with a valid certificate from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe provides young people aged 14 to 25 with up to 30% off train fares through the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. This card is valid for one year and cannot be transferred. It offers a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled travellers can enjoy Renfe's discounts, offering up to 40% off. By purchasing a Tarjeta Dorada for €6, you can travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is more substantial on weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets depend on the type of ticket and may come with a fee.

Renfe Children Fare

Children aged 4 to 13 receive a 40% discount on ticket fares with Renfe. They are entitled to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and can make changes or get refunds based on the ticket type, potentially incurring a fee. Children under four travel for free but do not have a reserved seat. Note that, on Cercanías trains, the free travel age limit without a seat is under six years old.

Onboard Renfe trains from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín

Renfe's AVE trains categorize their services into four types based on ticket prices, ensuring convenience for all passengers. The seating types are divided into Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

All AVE trains have high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and can accommodate up to three bags. The Standard seats are designed for regular commuters or people on budget. You can enjoy a quiet time to rest, read, or work in a silent coach. Onboard dining options include a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort is designed for those who pursue a higher quality of travel, and offers more services, including wider seats and more legroom. With Prémium tickets, you can also enjoy the Premium Menu at your seat, as well as snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín, sorted by price from low to high: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different ticket prices may come with varying refund and change services.

Donostia-San Sebastián to Madrid-Chamartín Renfe ticket types

Básico

Básico is the cheapest fare on AVE trains. It is not refundable or changeable.

Elige Estándar

Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is slightly more expensive than the Básico fare. This ticket option opens the possibility of refunds (70% of original ticket price) and one change free of charge along with many additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort is slightly more expensive than Elige Estándar. The main difference is that the seats are XL Confort, which are wider and offer more leg room.

Prémium

Prémium is the most expensive fare, offering unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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