How to travel from Berlin to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Berlin and San Sebastián is around 1,921km (1,194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 14h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin 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 SebastiánBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration14h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Gütersloh Hbf/ZOB and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Distance1,921km (1,194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Berlin to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 14h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Berlin and San Sebastián is around 1,921km (1,194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,530km (951 miles)

It takes around 14h 60m to get from Berlin and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes around 14h 60m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 14h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Offenburg Bahnhof, Massy Tgv and Hendaye. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 60m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Berlin and San Sebastián. Trains depart once a week and will take around 14h 60m, 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 Berlin and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gütersloh Hbf/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Berlin and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 3h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Offenburg Bahnhof then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 14h 60m.

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 Berlin and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,921km (1,194 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 14h 60m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and San Sebastián

Transport options from Berlin to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
14h 60m
€390($390)
once a week2,074km (1,289 miles)
Train via Offenburg Bahnhof15h 45m
€370($370)
once a week2,083km (1,294 miles)
Bus
1 day 3h
€165($165)
once daily1,924km (1,195 miles)
Drive
16h 55m
€350($350)
on demand1,921km (1,194 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