There are 4 ways to get from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station by bus, train (Renfe), or car
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Bus via Santander
best- Take the bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 51m€17–35Train
cheapest- Take the train from Valle Real to Bilbaotrain
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
6h 18m€14–32Drive 194.8 km
- Drive from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Stationcar 194.8 km
2h 4m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
3h 56m€17–27
Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station station. However, there are services departing from Barrio Pesquero and arriving at San Sebastián - Bus Station via Santander. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station. However, there are services departing from Valle Real and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Santander (Port) and San Sebastián Station is 200 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.
The best way to get from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station without a car is to bus via Santander which takes 3h 51m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station, including transfers.
Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Santander station.
Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Valle Real station.
The best way to get from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station is to bus via Santander which takes 3h 51m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Santander (Port), Spain and San Sebastián Station, Spain?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €17–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Valle Real to San Sebastián Station via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Valle Real to Bilbao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 944 333 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Euskotren
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Euskotren
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Santander to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- ALSA
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More Questions & Answers
Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at San Sebastián - Bus Station.
Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Santander (Port) to San Sebastián Station.
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