How to travel from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Dubrovnik and San Sebastián is around 2,292km (1,424 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 22h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Bari then take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration22h 30m
  • Distance2,292km (1,424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dubrovnik and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 22h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €420 ($420).

The distance between Dubrovnik and San Sebastián is around 2,292km (1,424 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,631km (1,013 miles)

It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Dubrovnik and San Sebastián by ferry and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 22h 30m and will set you back approx €420 ($420).

The cheapest way to travel between Dubrovnik and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Dubrovnik and San Sebastián. We recommend that you drive to Donostia / San Sebastián. instead which will take 22h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dubrovnik and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dubrovnik - Gruz 2 and Zagreb. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Croatia Bus, FlixBus, Samoborček, Union Ivkoni and Autobusni Promet run regular bus services between Dubrovnik and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bari then take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 1 day 6h.

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 Dubrovnik and San Sebastián. The distance is around 2,292km (1,424 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around €355 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dubrovnik and San Sebastián

Transport options from Dubrovnik to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 12h
€100($100)
6 times a week2,568km (1,595 miles)
Bus via Zagreb1 day 14h
€120($120)
6 times a week2,623km (1,630 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 6h
€355($355)
3 times a week2,710km (1,684 miles)
Drive
22h 30m
€420($420)
on demand2,292km (1,424 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