The distance between Reykjavik and San Sebastián is around 2,895km (1,799 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Reykjavik to San Sebastián by plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Sebastián → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia.
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Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian.
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Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Pamplona (PNA) then take the bus to San Sebastián / Donostia.
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Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to San Sebastian (EAS).
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Pau (PUF) then take the train to Hendaye.
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Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Madrid (MAD) then take the train to San Sebastian/Donostia.
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Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Bordeaux (BOD) then take the train to Hendaye.
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to San Sebastián by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €235 ($235) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Reykjavik and San Sebastián is around 2,895km (1,799 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,636km (1,638 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Reykjavik and San Sebastián by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to San Sebastián is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and San Sebastián is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €235 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 5h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Reykjavik to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Reykjavik to San Sebastián typically takes around 5h 30m. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) 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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 7h 25m | €340($340) | hourly | 3,703km (2,301 miles) |
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Bus | 6h 15m | €250($250) | every 4 hours | 2,895km (1,799 miles) |
Fly to Pamplona (PNA), Bus | 7h 35m | €365($365) | every 20 mins | 3,332km (2,071 miles) |
Fly | 6hrs | €285($285) | hourly | 3,318km (2,062 miles) |
Plane and Train | 8h 45m | €360($360) | twice daily | 3,121km (1,939 miles) |
Fly to Madrid (MAD), Train | 10h 5m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 3,499km (2,174 miles) |
Fly to Bordeaux (BOD), Train | 8h 25m | €255($255) | every 4 hours | 2,964km (1,842 miles) |
Transavia Holland
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
HIFE S.A.
Union Ivkoni
The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.