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Train from Madrid to San Sebastian - Round Trip

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Hi,

This will be our first time not driving through Europe we will be taking the train. Excited and a little nervous! I am trying to book tickets for the first week in June - Madrid to San Sebastian then return to Madrid the 3rd week of June. Is it typical these days that there will be only one time choice each way? Am I trying to book to far in advance? We want to book the premier seats (1st class) and I am afraid to wait too long but the times being offered aren't the best.

I looked into taking the Alsa bus, seems to be the same amount of time (unless there is traffic) and more time options. However, I am a little nervous about taking a bus. I have read where some buses do not have bathrooms on board and you can't really walk around like on the train.

Any advice is welcome.

Thank you,
Ann Marie

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There aren't a lot of trains on that route, but what you're seeing is a timing issue, with information for only one train loaded at this point. It's probably safe to look at the schedule for the correct days of the week in mid-May and make your plans based on that.

Spanish intercity buses are generally very comfortable, and they make comfort stops every 2 hours or so. On-board toilets that you are actually expected to use are a rare thing indeed, in my experience. Much more likely there will be no toilet or the toilet will be locked.

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Thank you so much for the quick response. We will definitely be taking the train now that I know that! I will look at May's schedule.

Thank you!

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