How to travel from Nice to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Nice and San Sebastián is around 758km (471 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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 SebastiánNice if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Nice (NCE) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)

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car
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance901km (560 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Nice to San Sebastián by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).

The distance between Nice and San Sebastián is around 758km (471 miles).

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nice and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nice and San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Nice and San Sebastián. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Barcelona (BCN). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Nice to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Barcelona (BCN). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to San Sebastián typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice and San Sebastián. The distance is around 901km (560 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Nice to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and San Sebastián

Transport options from Nice to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3hrs
€180($180)
hourly920km (572 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 40m
€120($120)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), Bus4h 50m
€250($250)
hourly1,384km (860 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 35m
€52($52)
3 times a week984km (612 miles)
Bus to San Sebastian16h 20m
€95($95)
once daily1,024km (636 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€165($165)
on demand901km (560 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