Sarah's Trip: Paris to Seville by Train

To get to Seville, Sarah decided to make the journey itself an integral part of the adventure, with stops in San Sebastián and Madrid.

Step 1: Paris → Hendaye by SNCF

Early morning departure from Paris on a direct TGV to Hendaye.

• Duration: approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes
• Price: €72 round trip

Step 2: Hendaye → San Sebastián via Euskotren

From Hendaye, simply take the Euskotren regional train. Trains depart every 30 minutes, and the trip takes about 30 minutes.

• Price: €5.80 round trip
• Tickets available for purchase directly at the station

Sarah decided to spend one night in San Sebastián on the way there and another on the way back, at the Atotxa Rooms hotel, located right above the train station. It was a great opportunity to explore the famous La Concha Bay and sample some pintxos.

Step 3: San Sebastián → Madrid by RENFE

The next day, we headed to Madrid on a RENFE high-speed train.

• Duration: approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes
• Price: €78 round trip

On her way back, Sarah took advantage of a layover lasting several hours in the capital to explore the city, leaving her luggage in a storage locker near Atocha Station.

Step 4: Madrid → Seville with Iryo

The final leg of the journey to Andalusia with Iryo.

• Duration: approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes
• Price: €50 round trip

In just a few hours, you’ll be in Seville, ready to enjoy its lively streets, flower-filled patios, tapas, and unique atmosphere.

For the return trip, you can get to Paris via Madrid or Barcelona, if you want to take the opportunity to add one last stop. One small downside: it’s less flexible than going through Madrid, and Barcelona-Paris trains can be more expensive if you wait until the last minute—so we recommend planning ahead!

The perfect itinerary for anyone who wants to travel to Andalusia without flying, while exploring several Spanish cities along the way!

Paris - Hendaye

The step from Paris to Hendaye lasts 4h45. You'll travel in a high speed train.

Hendaye - Saint-Sébastien

The step from Hendaye to Saint-Sébastien lasts 00h37. You'll travel in a regional train.

Saint-Sébastien - Madrid

The step from Saint-Sébastien to Madrid lasts 5h05. You'll travel in a Renfe high-speed train operated by Renfe Viajeros.

Madrid - Seville

The step from Madrid to Seville lasts 2h40. You'll travel in a IRYO train operated by IRYO.

Seville - Barcelona

The step from Seville to Barcelona lasts 5h51. You'll travel in a high speed train.

On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi, Plug sockets.

Barcelona - Paris

The step from Barcelona to Paris lasts 6h53. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.