There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
1h 15m€40–190Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BCN - VIT
2h 50m€23–171Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
8h 4m€81–123Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
8h 25m€45–51Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Donostia / San Sebastián507 km
5h 34m€40–55Drive 507 km
- Drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 507 km
5h 34m€83–120Fly to Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
2h 30m€26–128Bus via Zaragoza
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 52m€53–79
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country is to bus which costs €45 - €55 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €40 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto del Prat Barcelona T2A and arriving at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses via Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from El Prat Aeroport and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Basque Country is 391 km. The road distance is 507 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS), including transfers and time at the airport.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country is to fly which takes 1h 15m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €55 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Barcelona Airport (BCN), Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 44m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €40–55
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Booking & Getting There
The quickest flight from Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport to San Sebastián Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country.
Vueling Airlines offers flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport Airport to San Sebastián Airport Airport.
Book your Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Basque Country train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1575+ hotels available in Basque Country.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona Airport (BCN) and Basque Country. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.