How to travel from Bucharest to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Bucharest and San Sebastián is around 2,398km (1,490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bucharest to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San SebastiánBucharest if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated byWizz Air+ 6 others

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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti, Stuttgart Hbf then Paris Est and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,842km (1,766 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($410).

The distance between Bucharest and San Sebastián is around 2,398km (1,490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,243km (1,394 miles)

It takes around 5h 60m to get from Bucharest and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €405 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Stuttgart Hbf, Paris Est, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaye. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn and TGV inOui run train services between Bucharest and San Sebastián. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 9h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucharest and San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucharest and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Palma Mallorca (PMI). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Bucharest to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Palma Mallorca (PMI). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bucharest to San Sebastián typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bucharest and San Sebastián. The distance is around 2,842km (1,766 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €470 ($470).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and San Sebastián

Transport options from Bucharest to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
5h 30m
€160($160)
hourly2,607km (1,620 miles)
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Bus5h 20m
€405($410)
every 4 hours2,398km (1,490 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 60m
€470($470)
hourly2,557km (1,589 miles)
Fly to Vitoria (VIT), Bus6hrs
€180($180)
hourly2,455km (1,525 miles)
Train
1 day 9h
€330($330)
twice a week3,181km (1,977 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
€520($520)
on demand2,842km (1,766 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