How to travel from Marseille to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Marseille and San Sebastián is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille to San Sebastián by plane, 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 SebastiánMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance743km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Marseille to San Sebastián by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Marseille and San Sebastián is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 595km (370 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Marseille and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Marseille and San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 11hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and San Sebastián. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to San Sebastián typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into San Sebastian (EAS).

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 Marseille and San Sebastián. The distance is around 743km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and San Sebastián

Transport options from Marseille to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
€185($185)
5 times a day800km (497 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 30m
€125($125)
5 times a day623km (387 miles)
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), Bus4h 50m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,545km (960 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€40($40)
once daily764km (475 miles)
Bus via Toulouse11h 35m
€39($39)
3 times a week774km (481 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€135($135)
on demand743km (462 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