How to travel from Frankfurt to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Frankfurt and San Sebastián is around 1,385km (861 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 9h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Frankfurt 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Est and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Reims Central Train Station and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Distance1,385km (861 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frankfurt and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Frankfurt to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 22h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 9h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Frankfurt and San Sebastián is around 1,385km (861 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,107km (688 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Frankfurt and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes around 9h 25m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Frankfurt and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frankfurt and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frankfurt to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaye. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn and TGV inOui run train services between Frankfurt and San Sebastián. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Frankfurt and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Frankfurt and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 21h.

Union Ivkoni, ALSA, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Frankfurt and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frankfurt to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Est and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 9h 25m.

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 Frankfurt and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,385km (861 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frankfurt to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

How do I get from Frankfurt to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Frankfurt and San Sebastián

Transport options from Frankfurt to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
9h 25m
€275($275)
5 times a day1,454km (904 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
18hrs
€105($105)
once daily1,392km (865 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean22h 40m
€86($86)
5 times a week1,552km (965 miles)
Bus to San Sebastian1 day 21h
€140($140)
once daily1,501km (932 miles)
Drive
12h 30m
€255($255)
on demand1,385km (861 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