The distance between Budapest and San Sebastián is around 2,161km (1,343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Budapest 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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Take the train to Zuerich Hb then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye.
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Take the bus to Zagreb and then to San Sebastian Central Bus Station.
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Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.
There are several options for getting from Budapest to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 1 day 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €395 ($395).
The distance between Budapest and San Sebastián is around 2,161km (1,343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,700km (1,056 miles)
It takes around 20h 10m to get from Budapest and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Budapest to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 19h 60m and will set you back approx €395 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 20h 10m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Austerlitz and Hendaye. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 10m.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and TGV inOui run train services between Budapest and San Sebastián. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 20h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
FlixBus, Nomago, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Budapest and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Zuerich Hb then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 20h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and San Sebastián. The distance is around 2,161km (1,343 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 20h 10m and will usually cost around €295 ($295).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 20h 10m | €295($295) | 5 times a week | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 2,257km (1,402 miles) |
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean | 1 day 14h | €125($125) | 3 times a week | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
Drive | 19h 60m | €395($395) | on demand | 2,161km (1,343 miles) |
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
HIFE S.A.
Union Ivkoni
Romanian Railways (CFR)
The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.