Rome2Rio

How to get fromDover to Donostia / San Sebastiánby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Donostia / San Sebastián

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Dover to Donostia / San Sebastián by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car ferry, car train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Hendayetrain train Tgv
    10h 52m
    €301–586

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 1700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    15h 29m
    €73–202

  3. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Santandercarferry car ferry
    4. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus bus
    42h 36m
    €205–820

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    11h 32m
    €301–382

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar car
    12h 25m
    €170–294

  6. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane LGW - BIQ
    4. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    7h 10m
    €131–422

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LGW - BIO
    4. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus bus
    7h 56m
    €104–271

  8. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ)plane plane STN - BIQ
    3. Take the bus from Biarritz to San Sebastian / Donostiabus bus
    7h 14m
    €104–325

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane plane LCY - EAS
    6h 21m
    €234–736

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LHR - BIO
    3. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus bus
    7h 45m
    €111–346

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane plane LTN - BIO
    4. Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus bus
    7h 50m
    €98–247

  12. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LGW - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    10h 31m
    €147–350

  13. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane plane LTN - BOD
    4. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Hendayetrain train
    10h 25m
    €138–346

Dover to Donostia / San Sebastián by train, subway, and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€301Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dover to Donostia / San Sebastián.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,372.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Amara-Donostia via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Hendaye, and Hendaia in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to San Sebastián - Bus Station via Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 15h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Spain

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers