How to travel from Salzburg to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Salzburg and San Sebastián is around 1,386km (861 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Salzburg 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.

👋 Also check out San SebastiánSalzburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to München Hbf then Paris Est and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Ljubljana bus station and then to San Sebastian Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Distance1,675km (1,041 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).

The distance between Salzburg and San Sebastián is around 1,386km (861 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,269km (788 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Salzburg and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to San Sebastián is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf, Paris Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaye. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Transdev, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity, Railjet, Croatian Railways (HŽPP) and TGV inOui run train services between Salzburg and San Sebastián. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljubljana bus station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Salzburg and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,675km (1,041 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and San Sebastián

Transport options from Salzburg to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
5h 20m
€350($350)
hourly2,022km (1,256 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
€350($350)
every 4 hours2,048km (1,273 miles)
Train to Muenchen Ost, plane and bus4h 50m
€375($375)
every 4 hours1,386km (861 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 30m
€355($355)
every 4 hours1,544km (959 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, plane and bus6hrs
€580($580)
hourly1,846km (1,147 miles)
Train
12h 55m
€345($345)
once daily1,782km (1,107 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
€82($82)
6 times a week2,051km (1,275 miles)
Drive
15h 30m
€315($315)
on demand1,675km (1,041 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