There are 7 ways to get from Donostia to Barcelona 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 from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane EAS - BCN
3h 24m€44–202Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Barcelone504.6 km
6h 47m€25–40Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
6h 30m€80–130Bus
- Take the bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h 39m€40–65Bus 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 25m€44–142Bus 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
6h 15m€59–210Drive 503.7 km
- Drive from Donostia to Barcelonacar 503.7 km
5h 43m€80–116
Donostia to Barcelona by foot and train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Donostia to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Donostia to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 24m 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 Nord. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
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 and Barcelona is 429 km. The road distance is 503.7 km.
The best way to get from Donostia to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Donostia to Barcelona, including transfers.
Donostia to Barcelona bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Donostia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Donostia to Barcelona is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs €40 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Donostia, Spain and Barcelona, 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
- €40–180
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Santander Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–170
- 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
- €60–120
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- [email protected]
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
- 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.com
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
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
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- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Donostia to Barcelona bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Donostia to Barcelona train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Donostia to Barcelona is 504 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Donostia to Barcelona.
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