San Sebastián to Salamanca by train

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Overview: trains from San Sebastián to Salamanca

Find the key information for travelling by train from San Sebastián to Salamanca, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:10 View journey
Last train 16:33 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 39m View journey
Distance (km) 400
Trains / day 9 View all
Cheapest journey US$32.50 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 27m
Train operators 6

Travelling from San Sebastián to Salamanca by train

Want to know how to get from San Sebastián to Salamanca by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from San Sebastián to Salamanca take around 5 hours and 39 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 400 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving San Sebastián is scheduled to depart at around  05:10. The last departure is usually at around 16:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave San Sebastián at around 08:57, with the last train leaving at around 16:33. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 9 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$32.50.

We think any time is a great time to visit Salamanca, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Salamanca.

Is there a direct train from San Sebastián to Salamanca?

The journey between San Sebastián and Salamanca usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from San Sebastián to Salamanca every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from San Sebastián to Salamanca?

The San Sebastián to Salamanca train travel takes about 5 hours and 39 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the San Sebastián to Salamanca train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Salamanca leaving San Sebastián at around 05:10 and the last train leaving at around 16:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves San Sebastián at around 08:57, with the final departure at 16:33.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.