How much is the train ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid?

The cheapest train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid start at $43. The average price for this train route is around $93. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from San Sebastian to Madrid?

The average train trip from San Sebastian to Madrid takes 7h 42m and covers 353 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 9m and is operated by Renfe .

Which train operators serve the San Sebastian to Madrid route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Sebastian to Madrid?

The earliest train from San Sebastian to Madrid departs at 8:40am. The latest train departs at 4:47pm.

Train San Sebastian to Madrid from $58

Next train departures

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:47pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 26m	10:13pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	11:01am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 54m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:47pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 26m	10:13pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	11:01am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 54m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:01am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 54m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	1:55pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 47m	9:42pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:01am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 54m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	1:55pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 47m	9:42pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:01am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 54m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	1:55pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 47m	9:42pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:00am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 55m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	1:55pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 47m	9:42pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Next departures for San Sebastian to Madrid on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	11:01am	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 54m	6:55pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	Cheapest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	Fastest
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	8:42am	San Sebastian, Donostia	5h 9m	1:51pm	Madrid-Chamartin	No tags
Train	1:55pm	San Sebastian, Donostia	7h 47m	9:42pm	Madrid-Príncipe Pio	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:51 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from San Sebastian to Madrid

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Madrid. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day

4h 50mAverage Duration

353 kmDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$84 - $129	Average Duration5h 45m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $198	Average Duration7h 42m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $116	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in San Sebastian and Madrid?

San Sebastian

A
Donostia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 2, 20014 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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Madrid

A
Madrid-Príncipe Pio
Príncipe Pío, 28008 Madrid, Spain
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B
Madrid-Chamartin
C. de la Hiedra, 5, 28036 Madrid, Spain
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C
Madrid Puerta De Atocha
Madrid Atocha railway station, Plaza del Emperador Carlos V, 28045 Madrid, Spain
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D
Madrid-Barajas Airport
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E
Nuevos Ministerios
Estación de Nuevos Ministerios, 28046 Madrid, Spain

Train companies

Renfe

4/5921 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.1

Based on 921 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the WiFi. Renfe ticket prices on this trip start at $43

ES train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Sebastian to Madrid by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid?
The cheapest train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid start at $43. The average price for this train route is around $93. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from San Sebastian to Madrid?
The average train trip from San Sebastian to Madrid takes 7h 42m and covers 353 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 9m and is operated by Renfe.
Which train operators serve the San Sebastian to Madrid route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 4 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from San Sebastian to Madrid?
The earliest train from San Sebastian to Madrid departs at 8:40am. The latest train departs at 4:47pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-30

$133

12-01

$109

Today

$85

12-03

$85

12-04

$88

12-05

$88

12-06

$88

12-07

$88

The cheapest trip from San Sebastian to Madrid was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $85

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from San Sebastian to Madrid, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $85 to $194 for a train ticket from San Sebastian to Madrid based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $85 which is on 2025-12-03.