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Herrera station (Euskotren)

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Euskotren herrera geltokia
Euskotren herrera geltokia

Herrera is a railway station in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. It is owned by Euskal Trenbide Sarea and operated by Euskotren. It lies on the San Sebastián-Hendaye railway, popularly known as the Topo line. The Cercanías San Sebastián station of the same name is located close to the Euskotren station, but the two are not connected.

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Herrera station (Euskotren)
Plaza Herrera, San Sebastián

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N 43.319688888889 ° E -1.939 °
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Plaza Herrera
20016 San Sebastián (Altza)
Autonomous Community of the Basque Country, Spain
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Albaola Maritime Culture Factory
Albaola Maritime Culture Factory

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Mount Ulia
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