There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
3h 40m€42–205Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Saint-Sébastien506.5 km
6h 53m€30–32Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
6h 29m€80–130Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
6h 50m€40–65Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- 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€42–142Drive 506.2 km
- Drive from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station)car 506.2 km
5h 37m€80–115
Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) is to rideshare which costs €30 - €32 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €210.
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 San Sebastián (Station) is 427 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station), including transfers.
Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and San Sebastián (Station), Basque Country, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- 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
- €80–130
- 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
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station) is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Barcelona to San Sebastián (Station).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and San Sebastián (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.