What is the cheapest way to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

The cheapest way to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station is to bus which costs €17 - €27 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

The fastest way to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and San Sebastián Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de autobuses de Santander and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Santander and San Sebastián Station?

No, there is no direct train from Santander to San Sebastián Station. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Amara-Donostia via Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

The distance between Santander and San Sebastián Station is 200 km. The road distance is 198.7 km.

How do I travel from Santander to San Sebastián Station without a car?

The best way to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €17 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

The bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Santander to San Sebastián Station bus from?

Santander to San Sebastián Station bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estación de autobuses de Santander station.

Where do I catch the Santander to San Sebastián Station train from?

Santander to San Sebastián Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Santander station.

Train or bus from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

The best way to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station is to bus which takes 2h 50m and costs €17 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Santander to San Sebastián Station bus arrive?

Santander to San Sebastián Station bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

Where does the Santander to San Sebastián Station train arrive?

Santander to San Sebastián Station train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Bilbao station.

Can I drive from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Santander to San Sebastián Station is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Santander to San Sebastián Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Santander to San Sebastián Station?

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Where can I stay near San Sebastián Station?

There are 1598+ hotels available in San Sebastián Station.

Santander to San Sebastián Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Santander to San Sebastián Station by bus, train (Renfe), or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2h 50m
€17–27
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Santander to Bilbaotrain
2. Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
6h 37m
€14–31
Drive 198.7 km
1. Drive from Santander to San Sebastián Stationcar 198.7 km
2h 9m
€31–45
Bus via Bilbao
1. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Bilbao Intermodalbus ALSA - Stder-Irun / ...
2. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Do01 / ...
3h 17m
€20–30

Santander to San Sebastián Station by bus

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Distance: 200.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and San Sebastián Station, Spain?

ALSA operates a bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santander to San Sebastián Station via Bilbao, Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao, and Amara-Donostia in around 6h 37m.

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