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Traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastián by train
Looking to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastián by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 50 minutes to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastián by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 28 minutes though. You'll usually find 3 trains per day running along the 77 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to San Sebastián, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Bilbao to San Sebastián start from $15.61 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to San Sebastián by train, including our train schedule where you can view first and last train times.
Bilbao to San Sebastián by train
It takes an average of 5h 50m to travel from Bilbao to San Sebastián by train, over a distance of around 48 miles (77 km). There are normally 3 trains per day traveling from Bilbao to San Sebastián and tickets for this journey start from $15.61 when you book in advance.
| First train | 9:20 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 3:20 pm | |
| Departure station | Bilbao | |
| Arrival station | San Sebastián | |
| Journey time | From 4h 28m | |
| Distance | 48 miles (77 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $15.61 | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Bilbao to San Sebastián
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Cheap train tickets from Bilbao to San Sebastián
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Bilbao to San Sebastián by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
* Based on European average monthly visitors to Trainline’s app and website from 1.1.2023 to 10.31.2023 vs other independent retailers.