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.
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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Take the train to Entroncamento, Badajoz then Madrid-Chamartin and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.
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Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.
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Drive to Donostia / 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 13h 45m | €100($100) | twice daily | 1,301km (808 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 25m | €58($58) | once daily | 1,053km (655 miles) |
Bus to San Sebastian Central Bus Station | 17h 15m | €48($48) | twice a week | 1,206km (749 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €170($170) | on demand | 917km (570 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.