How to travel from Albacete to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Albacete and San Sebastián is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Albacete to San Sebastián by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin then fly from Madrid (MAD) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid Estacion Sur and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance697km (433 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Albacete and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Albacete to San Sebastián by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Albacete and San Sebastián is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Albacete and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Albacete to San Sebastián is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Albacete and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Albacete and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Albacete to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Albacete and San Sebastián. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Albacete and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Albacete to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid Estacion Sur. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

ALSA, Autocares Grupo Samar and Socibus run regular bus services between Albacete and San Sebastián. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Albacete to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Valencia-Estacio Del Nord then fly from Valencia (VLC) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Albacete and San Sebastián. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Albacete to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Albacete and San Sebastián

Transport options from Albacete to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 30m
€150($150)
every 3 hours706km (439 miles)
Train to Alicante-Termino, plane and bus3h 55m
€135($135)
every 2 hours882km (548 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus4h 10m
€120($120)
every 3 hours751km (467 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€110($110)
4 times a day783km (486 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus4h 35m
€145($145)
twice daily723km (449 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus5h 50m
€190($190)
once daily855km (532 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€80($80)
every 20 mins870km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 15m
€70($70)
4 times a day714km (444 miles)
Bus via Manzanares12h 35m
€74($74)
3 times a week854km (531 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand697km (433 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