There are 5 ways to get from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
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Train (Renfe)
best- Take the train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiztrain Alv
- Take the train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
7h 12m€73–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ponferrada to Vitoria-Gasteizbus ALSA - Stgo-Bi
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus Do02
7h 33m€46–69Drive 489.8 km
- Drive from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Stationcar 489.8 km
4h 51m€77–111Train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostelatrain
- Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SCQ - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
8h 24m€103–296Train to León Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Take the train from Ponferrada to Leontrain
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane LEN - EAS
11h 1m€207–1,026
Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at Donostia / San Sebastián via Vitoria-Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station. However, there are services departing from Ponferrada and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Vitoria/Gasteiz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Ponferrada and San Sebastián Station is 574 km. The road distance is 489.8 km.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station, including transfers.
Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Ponferrada station.
Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Ponferrada station.
The best way to get from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €70 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 33m.
What companies run services between Ponferrada, Spain and San Sebastián Station, Spain?
You can take a train from Ponferrada to San Sebastian/Donostia via Vitoria/Gasteiz in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ponferrada to Donostia / San Sebastián via Vitoria-Gasteiz in around 7h 33m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
Flights from León Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €190–1,000
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Santiago De Compostela Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–350
Flights from León Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €190–1,000
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Vitoria/Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Vitoria/Gasteiz to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Santiago De Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Ponferrada to Leon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Ponferrada to Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
Bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
Bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- gipuzkoa.avanzagrupo.com
- Book at
- online.pesa.net
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More Questions & Answers
Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Vitoria-Gasteiz station.
Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Vitoria/Gasteiz station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Ponferrada to San Sebastián Station.
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