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Barcelona to San Sebastian Train Prices and Times

Considering a journey from Barcelona to San Sebastian? Trip.com offers Renfe tickets beginning at KWD 20.920, with the average cost for this route around KWD 33.550. We advise exploring split ticketing methods to get the best possible fares.
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    From KWD 20.920
  • Wed, Jun 11
    From KWD 26.050
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    From KWD 26.050
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    From KWD 26.050
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    From KWD 26.050
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    From KWD 26.050
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09:05
Barcelona-Sants
16:48
Donostia-San Sebastián
7h 43m, Changes requiredrenfe
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11:00
Barcelona-Sants
19:41
Donostia-San Sebastián
8h 41m, Changes requiredrenfeIntercit
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13:25
Barcelona-Sants
22:47
Donostia-San Sebastián
9h 22m, Changes requiredrenfe
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14:32
Barcelona-Sants
20:53
Paris
6h 21m, Directrenfe
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Barcelona to San Sebastian Train Route Details

Tickets for the train from Barcelona to San Sebastian usually begin at KWD 20.920. The average travel time is about 6h 21m, spanning a distance of roughly 250 miles. Intercit, renfe provides around 4 trains daily for this route. To plan your trip in advance, check our train route table.

First train
First train
09:05
Last train
Last train
14:32
Departure station
Departure station
Barcelona
Arrival station
Arrival station
San Sebastian
Journey time
Journey time
6h 21m
Distance
Distance
250 miles
Price
Price
From KWD 20.920
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

Spanish train offers

With Renfe, AVE, AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías train passengers can take advantage of special discounted fares on specific routes. These deals are available in limited quantities and depend on route selections, travel times, and applicable terms.
Spanish train offers

Renfe Children Fare

Renfe offers 40% off ticket fares for children under 14. Children are able to choose seats on AVE, AVE International, and Avant trains, and to make changes or refunds based on the ticket type chosen, although this may incur a fee. Children under four years old travel for free but are not permitted a reserved seat and must sit on the lap of an adult passenger. Please note that, on Cercanías trains, the age limit for free travel without a seat is under six years old.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60 with the Tarjeta Dorada. The card costs €6 for one year, €12 for two years, and €15 for three years. If you are travelling on AVE and AVE international trains, you can get a 25% discount. For Avant trains, discounts vary between weekdays and weekends: during weekdays, you can get a 25% discount, while on weekends, you can receive a 40% discount. Note that all services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets. The same applies to whether changes and refunds are allowed.

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 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.

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.

Onboard Renfe trains from Barcelona to San Sebastian

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 to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

When traveling from Barcelona to San Sebastian, you can choose one of four fare types, listed from the lowest to the highest price: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. Different fares come with different refund and change options.

Barcelona to San Sebastian Renfe ticket types

Básico

On AVE trains, the lowest-priced fare is Básico, which cannot be refunded or changed.

Elige Estándar

The Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains is a bit pricier than the Básico fare. This ticket option provides the flexibility for refunds (70% of original ticket price) and changes (one free of charge), as well as numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

Elige Confort costs a bit more than Elige Estándar. The notable difference is the wider seats and offer more leg room as they are XL Confort seats.

Prémium

The most expensive fare, Prémium, comes with 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

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    Consider Básico or Inicial Ticket Types

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