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Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián Train Prices and Times

Thinking of traveling from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián? Trip.com provides Renfe tickets starting at just 6,278.36 KZT, with the average price for this route being around 9,440.11 KZT. To secure the best deals, we recommend looking into options such as split tickets.
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08:45
Vitoria/Gasteiz
10:48
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 3m, Directrenfe
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10:51
Vitoria/Gasteiz
13:10
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 19m, Directrenfe
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14:50
Vitoria/Gasteiz
16:53
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 3m, Directrenfe
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16:45
Vitoria/Gasteiz
18:50
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 5m, DirectIntercit
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18:22
Vitoria/Gasteiz
20:28
Donostia-San Sebastián
2h 6m, Directrenfe
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20:59
Vitoria/Gasteiz
23:05
Paris
2h 6m, Directrenfe
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Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián Train Route Details

The Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián train ticket is typically from 6,278.36 KZT. The average travel time is 2h 3m, covering a distance of approximately 48 miles. There are usually 6 daily trains provided by Intercit, renfe. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table.

First train
First train
08:45
Last train
Last train
20:59
Departure station
Departure station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 3m
Distance
Distance
48 miles
Price
Price
From 6,278.36 KZT
Train operators
Train operators
Intercit, renfe

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 Spanish Large Families Fare

Large families traveling with Renfe in Spain can benefit from 20% discounts for general category families and 50% for special category families on most train services, including AVE and Larga Distancia. These offers exclude AVE International, Avant, and Cercanías services. For single-parent families, discounts apply only to Rodalies trains in Catalonia with the appropriate documentation from the Generalitat de Catalunya.

Renfe Disabled People Fare

Disabled passengers can benefit from Renfe's discounts, with savings of up to 40%. For just €6, you can get a Tarjeta Dorada, which allows you to travel on AVE, Avant, and Cercanías trains for a year. The discount on Avant trains is greater during weekends. Refunds or changes to tickets are subject to the type of ticket and may incur a fee.

Advance booking

By booking in advance, you can benefit from discounts of up to 70%. Popular routes can be reserved up to nine months ahead, and for other routes, the earlier you book, the lower the price. Trip.com highlights the cheapest prices, simplifying your travel planning.

Renfe Over-60s Fare

With the Tarjeta Dorada, Renfe offers up to 40% discounts for those aged over 60. 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: 25% during weekdays and 40% on weekends. All services provided with discounted tickets are the same as those with full-price tickets, including the rules for changes and refunds.

Renfe Young Persons Fare

With the Más Renfe Joven Card, which costs €50, Renfe offers up to 30% off train fares for young people aged 14 to 25. This card is valid for a year and is non-transferable. Enjoy a 30% discount on AVE and AVE international trains, and get a 25% discount on Avant, Cercanías, and Rodalies trains.

Onboard Renfe trains from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián

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

AVE trains feature high-speed WiFi, power outlets, and allow up to three bags per passenger. Standard seats are suitable for regular travelers or those on a budget, offering a quiet coach for rest, reading, or work. Onboard dining includes a cafeteria and a food trolley.

XL Comfort seats are for passengers seeking higher comfort, with 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.

Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián Renfe ticket types

For a trip from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián, you can choose among four fare types, sorted by price from the least to the most expensive: Básico, Elige Estándar, Elige Confort, and Prémium. The refund and change services vary with each fare.

Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia-San Sebastián Renfe ticket types

Básico

The Básico fare on AVE trains is the most affordable option, but it does not allow for refunds or changes.

Elige Estándar

Slightly more costly than the Básico fare, the Elige Estándar fare on AVE trains comes with the flexibility of 70% refunds and one free ticket change, plus numerous additional paid services.

Elige Confort

The Elige Confort fare is somewhat more expensive than the Elige Estándar fare. The key difference lies in the wider seats and greater amount of leg room.

Prémium

Prémium, being the most expensive fare, offers the advantage of unlimited free changes and refunds, and XL Confort Seating.

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