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Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Train Prices and Times

Planning a journey from Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets for as low as KWD 16.560, with average prices for this route around KWD 26.000. We suggest exploring methods like split tickets to ensure you get the most affordable fares.
  • Sat, Jun 21
    From KWD 30.650
  • Sun, Jun 22
    From KWD 29.510
  • Mon, Jun 23
    From KWD 23.050
  • Tue, Jun 24
    From KWD 23.330
  • Wed, Jun 25
    From KWD 21.160
  • Thu, Jun 26
    From KWD 22.460
  • Fri, Jun 27
    From KWD 16.560
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12:50
Barcelona-Sants
22:47
Donostia-San Sebastián
9h 57m, Changes requiredrenfe
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14:32
Barcelona-Sants
20:53
Paris
6h 21m, Directrenfe
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Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián usually begin at KWD 16.560. The average travel time is about 6h 21m, spanning a distance of roughly 250 miles. renfe provides around 4 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
08:50
Last train
Last train
14:32
Departure station
Departure station
Journey time
Journey time
6h 21m
Distance
Distance
250 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 16.560
Train operators
Train operators

Spanish train offers

Renfe offers many discounts for travellers on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains, providing exclusive benefits on various routes. Limited availability and subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Group Fare

Renfe offers travel discounts of 8% for groups of four to nine people travelling on AVE or AVE International trains. Groups of 10 to 25 people travelling on AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías trains can also receive up to a 50% discount. For groups of more than 25 people, you can submit a quote to see if it will be accepted. Please note that all Renfe group tickets are non-changeable. If you need to cancel, the entire booking must be cancelled according to the original ticket's terms and conditions, and a fee will apply.

Advance booking

Save up to 70% on Renfe AVE Básico tickets by booking 3 months ahead. Trip.com shows detailed fare lists. By planning your travel in advance, you can take advantage of these significant discounts and enjoy a more budget-friendly journey.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25 with the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50. The card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. With this scheme, you can enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE International trains, or a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Renfe Spanish Large Families Fare

Renfe provides discounts for large families in Spain, offering 20% for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE (high-speed) and Larga Distancia (long-distance) trains. However, these discounts do not apply to AVE International, Avant, or Cercanías trains. For single-parent families, discounts are valid only on Rodalies trains in Catalonia when using the relevant certificate issued by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Renfe's discounts for disabled people offer up to 40% off, though you will need to spend €6 on a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for one year. Please note that the discount on Avant trains is greater on weekends. If you wish to refund or change your ticket, it will depend on the type of ticket chosen and may incur a fee.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián

Renfe's AVE trains offer four service types based on fare options, ensuring convenience for all passengers during their journey. Seating options include Standard for Básico and Elige Estándar tickets, and XL Comfort for Elige Confort and Prémium tickets.

Each AVE train comes with high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and baggage allowance of up to three bags. Standard seats are ideal for regular travelers or budget-conscious passengers, providing a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are designed for those who seek higher comfort, featuring wider seats and more legroom. Prémium ticket holders can also enjoy the Premium Menu at their seat and access to snacks and drinks in the station's waiting room.

Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Renfe ticket types

Choose from four fare types to travel from Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián, 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.

Barcelona-Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián 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.

How to buy cheap Spanish train tickets

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    Book in Advance

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  • Buy a Return Ticket

    Buy a Return Ticket

    A Return ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, which is cheaper than buying two separate single tickets.

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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