There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián by plane, bus, train, night train 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.
Recommended option
Fly to Bilbao, bus • 8h 54m
Cheapest option
Fly to Vitoria, bus • 12h 11m
7 alternative options
Fly to Biarritz, bus • 9h
Fly to Pamplona, bus • 11h 18m
Fly to San Sebastian • 10h 7m
Train, night train • 23h 32m
Train, bus • 29h 50m
Bus • 38h 5m
Drive • 19h 59m
Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián by train and night train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián is to fly and bus which costs 33 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft and takes 8h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián is to fly and bus which takes 8h 54m and costs 33 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Budapest Népliget bus station and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Bordeaux Saint-Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Wien Hbf, Strasbourg, Massy Tgv and Hendaia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 32m.
The distance between Budapest and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1903 km. The road distance is 2161.5 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to train and night train which takes 23h 32m and costs 100 000 Ft - 220 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián, including transfers.
Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.
Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián is to fly which takes 10h 7m and costs 41 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 70 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft and takes 38h 5m.
- Distance: 1903 km
- Duration: 8h 54m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?
Ryanair, Vueling Airlines and five other airlines fly from Budapest Nepliget bus station to Donostia / San Sebastián 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest Nepliget bus station to Donostia / San Sebastián via Bordeaux Saint-Jean in around 38h 5m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Budapest to Bilbao via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €240
Flights from Budapest to Bilbao via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1100
Flights from Budapest to Pamplona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Vienna, Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1000
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €360
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Budapest to Bilbao via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €240
Flights from Budapest to Bilbao via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €340 - €1100
Flights from Budapest to Pamplona via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45 - €270
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Vienna, Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €490 - €1000
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Vitoria via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Budapest to Vitoria via Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €430
Flights from Budapest to Vitoria via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €360
Flights from Budapest to Vitoria via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €430
Flights from Budapest to Vitoria via Alicante–Elche
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest to Bilbao via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €550
Flights from Budapest to Biarritz via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €600
Flights from Budapest to Biarritz via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €600
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65 - €310
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €360
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Malaga
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €350
Flights from Budapest to San Sebastian via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €290
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Budapest to Bilbao via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €500
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Budapest to Biarritz via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €170 - €480
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Budapest to Biarritz via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €260
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €13
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €170
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €170
- Seating Carriage
- €60 - €100
- Couchette Carriage
- €120 - €150
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Train from Strasbourg to Massy-Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Strasbourg to Massy Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €140
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €80 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €140
Train from Massy Tgv to Hendaye
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120 - €200
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- €120 - €160
- 1st Class
- €150 - €200
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €130 - €200
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +34 900 12 14 00
- atencionaclientes@pesa.net
- Website
- pesa.net
Bus from Aeropuerto Bilbao to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.pesa.net/pesa/en/horarios
Bus from Vi-Estacion De Autobuses to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €14
- Website
- https://www.pesa.net/pesa/en/horarios
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Biarritz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10 - €15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €160 - €230
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20 - €28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Biarritz - Airport to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Vitoria to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12 - €18
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Bordeaux Halte routière Belcier to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Aeropuerto Biarritz to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3 - €6
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Pamplona to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6 - €10
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Burdeos to San Sebastian
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19 - €28
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
- Phone
- +34 988 590 210
- info@iberocoach.com
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Zürich to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €140
- Website
- http://www.iberocoach.com/en/home-2/
- Website
- https://iberocoach.diagram.net/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Hendaye station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián is 2161 km. It takes approximately 19h 59m to drive from Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián.
Book your Budapest to Donostia / San Sebastián bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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