There are 6 ways to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants by plane, train (Renfe), bus, or car
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Fly from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
3h 4m€42–205Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Santsbus
8h€40–70Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
6h 16m€80–130Drive 501.9 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Santscar 501.9 km
5h 35m€79–114Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbaobus
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BIO - BCN
4h 4m€42–141Bus to Santander Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SDR - BCN
5h 54m€126–265
Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Barcelona-Sants. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Donostia / San Sebastián and Sants is 425 km. The road distance is 501.9 km.
The best way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants, including transfers.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 6h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain and Sants, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) twice daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants twice daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 6h 16m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–190
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €24–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Donostia / San Sebastián to Airport Loiu Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €81
- Website
- ALSA
- Aeropuerto de Santander
- €81
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More Questions & Answers
Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants is 502 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Sants.
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