The cheapest and fastest trains from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
£87
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
8 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 25 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
566 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £87.
To travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian you need to make at least one change.
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04257Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £115.
Distance: 566 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£68 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price | £242 Average Price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian train times
The table below shows live departures for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian trains for today, Sunday 1 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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05817+ 04257 | On time 10:36 Alicante-Terminal | 8h10 | 18:46 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05817+ 04167 | On time 10:36 Alicante-Terminal | 11h16 | 21:52 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05143+ 04167 | On time 13:35 Alicante-Terminal | 8h17 | 21:52 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
| Monday 2 February | |||||
05063+ 04257 | On time 04:50 Alicante-Terminal | 13h56 | 18:46 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05273+ 04167 | On time 06:24 Alicante-Terminal | 15h28 | 21:52 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05273+ 04257 | On time 06:24 Alicante-Terminal | 12h22 | 18:46 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05083+ 04257 | On time 07:35 Alicante-Terminal | 11h11 | 18:46 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05083+ 04167 | On time 07:35 Alicante-Terminal | 14h17 | 21:52 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05093+ 04257 | On time 08:40 Alicante-Terminal | 10h06 | 18:46 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
05093+ 04167 | On time 08:40 Alicante-Terminal | 13h12 | 21:52 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
04143+ 04257 | On time 09:26 Alicante-Terminal | 9h20 | 18:46 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
04143 · 04167 | On time 09:26 Alicante-Terminal | 12h26 | 21:52 Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Trains from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 566 km distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 566 km |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 5m |
First train 04:50 |
Last train 14:35 |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo trains will get you between Alicante and Donostia-San Sebastian from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donostia-San Sebastian, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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