There are 7 ways to get from Málaga to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo), bus, 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 Málaga Airport (AGP) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane AGP - EAS
2h 51m€66–271Fly to Bilbao Airport
cheapest- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AGP - BIO
4h 1m€27–157Train
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain 6189 / ...
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
9h 22m€114–232Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Snmi
14h 25m€80–140Drive 948.1 km
- Drive from Málaga to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 948.1 km
10h 2m€155–224Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane AGP - VIT
4h 6m€112–293Bus via Bayonne
- Take the bus from Malaga to Bayonnebus FlixBus N1158
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 24m€96–147
Málaga to Basque Country by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Málaga to Basque Country is to fly which costs €26 - €160 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Málaga to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs €65 - €280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Málaga to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Malaga Maria Zambrano and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Málaga and Basque Country is 786 km. The road distance is 948.1 km.
The best way to get from Málaga to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €110 - €240.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Málaga to Basque Country, including transfers.
Málaga to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Málaga to Basque Country train services, operated by iryo, depart from Malaga Maria Zambrano station.
The best way to get from Málaga to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs €65 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €240 and takes 9h 22m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 14h 25m.
What companies run services between Málaga, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
Volotea, Iberia, and Vueling Airlines fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 9h 22m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–260
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–290
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–150
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Phone
- +34 900 926 851
- [email protected]
- Website
- Iryo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Málaga to Basque Country bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Málaga to Basque Country train services, operated by iryo, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Málaga to Basque Country is 948 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Málaga to Basque Country.
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