How to travel from Innsbruck to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Innsbruck and San Sebastián is around 1,396km (867 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Innsbruck to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Bus

Fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich Bus Station and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,499km (932 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Innsbruck and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Innsbruck to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 23h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Innsbruck and San Sebastián is around 1,396km (867 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,133km (704 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Innsbruck and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Innsbruck to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Innsbruck and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Innsbruck and San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Innsbruck and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Innsbruck to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zurich Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 35m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Innsbruck and San Sebastián. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 23h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Innsbruck to San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Innsbruck (INN) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to San Sebastián is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) (EAS) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from San Sebastián. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Innsbruck and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,499km (932 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Innsbruck to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €430 ($430).

How do I get from Innsbruck to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Innsbruck and San Sebastián

Transport options from Innsbruck to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Bus + 5 similar
4h 25m
€280($280)
every 4 hours1,423km (884 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
€430($430)
hourly1,629km (1,012 miles)
Train and Plane6h 20m
€325($325)
hourly2,070km (1,286 miles)
Train to Kufstein, plane and bus5h 10m
€350($350)
every 4 hours1,404km (872 miles)
Train to Kufstein, plane and bus5h 50m
€330($330)
hourly1,563km (971 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 55m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,396km (867 miles)
Bus
23h 35m
€150($150)
3 times a week1,647km (1,024 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
€280($280)
on demand1,499km (932 miles)

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Airports near San Sebastián

The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from San Sebastián
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from San Sebastián
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from San Sebastián