How to travel from Lisbon to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Lisbon and San Sebastián is around 917km (570 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lisbon 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 Entroncamento, Badajoz then Madrid-Chamartin and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration16h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance917km (570 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lisbon and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Lisbon to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 17h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Lisbon and San Sebastián is around 917km (570 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 789km (490 miles)

It takes around 13h 45m to get from Lisbon and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lisbon to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 8h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Lisbon and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lisbon and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lisbon to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Entroncamento, Badajoz and Madrid-Chamartin. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Comboios De Portugal and Renfe run train services between Lisbon and San Sebastián. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Lisbon and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 16h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lisbon to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Estação Oriente. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 25m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lisbon and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 16h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lisbon to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz then Madrid-Chamartin and then to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 13h 45m.

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 Lisbon and San Sebastián. The distance is around 917km (570 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lisbon to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 45m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Lisbon to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Lisbon and San Sebastián

Transport options from Lisbon to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13h 45m
€100($100)
twice daily1,301km (808 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
16h 25m
€58($58)
once daily1,053km (655 miles)
Bus to San Sebastian Central Bus Station17h 15m
€48($48)
twice a week1,206km (749 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€170($170)
on demand917km (570 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