The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian
Cheapest price
£343
Average price
£343
Fastest journey
23 h 7 m
Average duration
23 h 7 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1532 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin 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 Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around £343 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £343.
To travel from Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian you need to make at least 3 changes.
7:0623h07Berlin6:13Donostia-San Sebastian£3431One-way3 changes
7:0623h07Berlin6:13Donostia-San Sebastian£3431One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a flight costs an average of £88.
Distance: 1532 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£378 Average Price | £93 Average Price Cheapest | £382 Average Price |
14h 5m Average total duration 13h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 58m Average total duration 27h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian
Trains from Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 7 times per day, taking around 13h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £378 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 1532 km distance in 13h 35m.
Distance 1532 km |
Average train duration 13h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £378 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 13h 35m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:50 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian trainsDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Berlin and Donostia-San Sebastian from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Berlin to Donostia-San Sebastian train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Donostia-San Sebastian
- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Biertempel 2
- McDonald's
- Eis Bär
- Cafe Mon Cherie
- Appartements Eisemann
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Unvernunft
- Taverna Teloneio
- Burger King
- Hasir
- Hotel Benn
- Hotel Herbst
- Hotel Lindenufer
- Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau
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