How to travel from Copenhagen to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Copenhagen and San Sebastián is around 2,107km (1,309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to San Sebastián by 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 SebastiánCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €430($435)
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Bus

Take the bus to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Bremen Hbf then take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance2,170km (1,349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €430 ($435).

The distance between Copenhagen and San Sebastián is around 2,107km (1,309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,723km (1,071 miles)

It takes around 18h 50m to get from Copenhagen and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes around 18h 50m and will set you back approx €430 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof, Massy Tgv and Hendaye. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn and TGV inOui run train services between Copenhagen and San Sebastián. Trains depart once a week and will take around 18h 50m, 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 Copenhagen and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Copenhagen and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 18h 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 Copenhagen and San Sebastián. The distance is around 2,170km (1,349 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 50m and will usually cost around €430 ($435).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and San Sebastián

Transport options from Copenhagen to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 50m
€430($435)
once a week2,489km (1,546 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
€170($170)
once daily2,107km (1,309 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 4h
€240($240)
once daily2,262km (1,406 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
€450($450)
on demand2,170km (1,349 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