How to travel from Naples to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Naples and San Sebastián is around 1,798km (1,117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 16h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to San Sebastian Central Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Distance1,798km (1,117 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Naples and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Naples 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 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 16h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Naples and San Sebastián is around 1,798km (1,117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,366km (849 miles)

It takes around 16h 50m to get from Naples and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Naples to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 16h 45m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Naples 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.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Naples and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 16h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Naples to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Torino Porta Susa, Paris Gare De Lyon, Paris Austerlitz and Hendaye. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 50m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Naples and San Sebastián. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 16h 50m, 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 Naples and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Naples to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

FlixBus, Marino Autolinee and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Naples and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Naples to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 16h 50m.

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 Naples and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,798km (1,117 miles) by road and it will take around 16h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Naples to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 16h 50m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Naples and San Sebastián

Transport options from Naples to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
16h 50m
€330($330)
5 times a week2,428km (1,509 miles)
Train via Roma Termini19h 40m
€225($225)
6 times a week2,513km (1,561 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
€95($95)
6 times a week2,010km (1,249 miles)
Drive
16h 45m
€330($330)
on demand1,798km (1,117 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