The distance between Rome and San Sebastián is around 1,543km (959 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 15h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Rome to San Sebastián by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Sebastián → Rome if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye.
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Take the bus to Verona and then to San Sebastian Central Bus Station.
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Take the train to S. Marinella then take a ferry to Barcellona then take the train to San Sebastian/Donostia.
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Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.
There are several options for getting from Rome to San Sebastián by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €84 ($84) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 15h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).
The distance between Rome and San Sebastián is around 1,543km (959 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,193km (741 miles)
It takes around 15h 5m to get from Rome and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rome to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes around 15h 5m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Rome and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €84 ($84) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 15h 5m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv and Hendaye. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 5m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Rome and San Sebastián. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 15h 5m, 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 Rome and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Verona. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Rome and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye. instead which will take 15h 5m.
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 Rome and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,600km (994 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 15h 5m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 15h 5m | €305($305) | 3 times a week | 2,216km (1,377 miles) |
Train via Milano Centrale | 18h 30m | €205($205) | 6 times a week | 2,299km (1,429 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 1h | €84($84) | once daily | 1,930km (1,199 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 1 day 3h | €140($140) | 6 times a week | 1,543km (959 miles) |
Drive | 15h 10m | €295($295) | on demand | 1,600km (994 miles) |
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
HIFE S.A.
Union Ivkoni
Grimaldi Lines
The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.