There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Loiola by train (Renfe), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
6h 29m€80–120Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
4h 41m€38–151Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
6h 50m€40–65Drive 507.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Loiolacar 507.5 km
5h 36m€83–120Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
4h 5m€42–214Bus 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
8h 10m€42–67Fly to Santander Airport, bus
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane BCN - SDR
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
7h 20m€67–224
Barcelona to Loiola by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Loiola is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Loiola is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €40 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Barcelona and Loiola is 634 km. The road distance is 507.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Loiola without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €120.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia takes 6h 29m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Barcelona to Loiola bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Loiola is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €40 - €220 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Loiola, Basque Country, Spain?
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 29m. Alternatively, MonBus operates a bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–290
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Santander Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- 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
- €40–65
- Website
- Monbus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Loiola bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to Loiola train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Loiola is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Barcelona to Loiola.
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