How to travel from Zagreb to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Zagreb and San Sebastián is around 1,663km (1,033 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Zagreb 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 Zagreb (ZAG) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Schwarzach-St.Veit, Zuerich Hb then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration21h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Distance1,834km (1,140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zagreb and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Zagreb to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Zagreb and San Sebastián is around 1,663km (1,033 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,446km (899 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Zagreb and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zagreb to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Zagreb and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zagreb and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 21h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Zagreb to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwarzach-St.Veit, Zuerich Hb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Austerlitz and Hendaye. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 35m.

Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and TGV inOui run train services between Zagreb and San Sebastián. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 21h 35m, 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 Zagreb and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zagreb and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 1 day 2h.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Zagreb and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zagreb to San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Zagreb (ZAG) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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 Zagreb and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,834km (1,140 miles) by road and it will take around 17hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zagreb to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €365 ($365).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Zagreb and San Sebastián

Transport options from Zagreb to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Bus + 1 similar
4h 15m
€350($350)
every 4 hours1,663km (1,033 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 50m
€365($365)
hourly1,821km (1,132 miles)
Train
21h 35m
€330($330)
5 times a week2,219km (1,379 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
€75($75)
6 times a week1,917km (1,191 miles)
Drive
17hrs
€335($335)
on demand1,834km (1,140 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