There are 11 ways to get from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry, or train (Renfe)
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Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
best- Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane AGP - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 4m€65–180Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
- Take the train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
12h 24m€136–288Bus via Málaga
- Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málagabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Málaga to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Alsa
17h 55m€107–176Drive 1,102.2 km
- Drive from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 1,102.2 km
11h 12m€173–249Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
- Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TNG - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h€88–549Car ferry to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Take the carferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Villecarferry
- Fly from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane TNG - EAS
8h 39m€112–632Bus, train to Jerez Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
- Take the train from Cadiz to La Parratrain
- Fly from Jerez Airport (XRY) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane XRY - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
7h 11m€92–249Bus, bus to Málaga Airport, fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Take the bus from Tarifa to Marbellabus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airportbus
- Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane AGP - EAS
6h 13m€89–293Bus, train to Seville Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
- Take the bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádizbus
- Take the train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justatrain
- Fly from Seville Airport (SVQ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane SVQ - BIO
- Take the bus from Airport Loiu Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastiánbus
8h 40m€80–213Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain Alv
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv / ...
14h 28m€154–249Bus
- Take the bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus Algeciras
18h 11m€75–160
Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 18h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €85 - €300.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarifa and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián. However, there are services departing from Algeciras and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Madrid-Atocha Cercanías and Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 28m.
The distance between Tarifa and Donostia / San Sebastián is 1005 km. The road distance is 1102.2 km.
The best way to get from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 24m and costs €130 - €290.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián, including transfers.
Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by Transportes Generales Comes, depart from Tarifa station.
Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Algeciras station.
The best way to get from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián is to bus via Málaga which takes 17h 55m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €150 - €250 and takes 14h 28m.
What companies run services between Tarifa, Andalusia, Spain and Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain?
You can take a bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián via Estación de Autobuses de Málaga in around 17h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarifa to San Sebastian/Donostia via Estación de Algeciras San Bernardo, Algeciras, Madrid-Puerta De Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, and Madrid Chamartín in around 14h 28m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport via Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–300
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–300
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–850
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–550
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Valencia, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–490
Flights from Jerez Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Jerez Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–180
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–130
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–120
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport via Málaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €55–300
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–260
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–300
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–850
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–550
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Valencia, Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €90–490
Flights from Jerez Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Jerez Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–180
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–330
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–110
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport via Santiago de Compostela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Málaga Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Seville Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Málaga Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- airarabia.com
Flights from Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–330
- 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
- €50–100
- Website
- Iryo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +34 900 759 781
- Website
- Ouigo
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Ouigo
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Malaga Maria Zambrano to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cadiz to La Parra
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Cadiz to Sevilla-Santa Justa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Algeciras to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 956 807 059
- [email protected]
- Website
- tgcomes.es
Bus from Tarifa to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Schedules at
- tgcomes.es
Bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Schedules at
- tgcomes.es
Bus from Tarifa to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Schedules at
- tgcomes.es
- Phone
- +34 91 272 28 32
- [email protected]
- Website
- avanzabus.com
Bus from Tarifa to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses de Málaga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Tarifa to Marbella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Estación de Autobuses de Marbella to Malaga Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
Bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- malaga.avanzagrupo.com
- Phone
- +34 900 121 400
- [email protected]
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
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
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
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
- 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 Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Tarifa to Terminal de Autobuses de Cádiz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +34 915 304 417
- [email protected]
- Website
- Socibus
Bus from Tarifa to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Socibus
- Phone
- +34 912 66 02 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- balearia.com
Car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–221
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Sirena Seat No Car
- €40
- Neptuno Seat No Car
- €50
- Sirena Seat Car
- €211
- Neptuno Seat Car
- €221
Car ferry from Tarifa to Port of Tangier Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–221
- Schedules at
- balearia.com
- Sirena Seat No Car
- €40
- Neptuno Seat No Car
- €50
- Sirena Seat Car
- €211
- Neptuno Seat Car
- €221
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More Questions & Answers
Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián bus services, operated by Transportes Generales Comes, arrive at Estación de Autobuses de Málaga station.
Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián is 1102 km. It takes approximately 11h 12m to drive from Tarifa to Donostia / San Sebastián.
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