How to travel from Algeciras to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Algeciras and San Sebastián is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Algeciras to San Sebastián by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, plane

Take the bus to Jerez de la Frontera then fly from Jerez (XRY) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Malaga Maria Zambrano then Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance1,097km (681 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Algeciras and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Algeciras to San Sebastián by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 18hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Algeciras and San Sebastián is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 853km (530 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Algeciras and San Sebastián by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Algeciras to San Sebastián is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Algeciras and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Algeciras and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Algeciras to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Malaga Maria Zambrano and Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Renfe and Renfe AVE run train services between Algeciras and San Sebastián. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 40m, 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 Algeciras and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Algeciras and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 18hrs.

FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Algeciras and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Algeciras to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the bus to Málaga Airport then fly from Malaga (AGP) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Algeciras and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,097km (681 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Algeciras to San Sebastián is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Algeciras and San Sebastián

Transport options from Algeciras to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, plane + 3 similar
4hrs
€240($240)
every 20 mins990km (615 miles)
Bus to Málaga Airport, Fly4h 10m
€125($125)
5 times a day933km (580 miles)
Bus to Jerez de la Frontera, Fly4h 15m
€215($215)
every 20 mins954km (593 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 35m
€155($155)
5 times a day983km (611 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 40m
€140($140)
4 times a week1,349km (838 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha10h 55m
€88($88)
twice daily1,192km (740 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
18hrs
€60($60)
6 times a week1,163km (723 miles)
Bus to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua19h 35m
€130($130)
5 times a week1,485km (923 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
€200($200)
on demand1,097km (681 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