The distance between Alicante and San Sebastián is around 742km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Alicante 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.
👋 Also check out San Sebastián → Alicante if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.
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Take the bus to San Sebastián.
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Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.
There are several options for getting from Alicante to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).
The distance between Alicante and San Sebastián is around 742km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 567km (352 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Alicante and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alicante to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).
The cheapest way to travel between Alicante and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alicante and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alicante to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.
Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF and Renfe run train services between Alicante and San Sebastián. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Alicante and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alicante and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 45m.
Bilman, Jimenez Movilidad and ALSA run regular bus services between Alicante and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alicante to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha then Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 7h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alicante and San Sebastián. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alicante to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 30m | €120($120) | twice daily | 1,110km (690 miles) |
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias | 10h 40m | €66($66) | once daily | 854km (531 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 45m | €55($55) | once daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Bus via Zaragoza | 11h 20m | €67($67) | 5 times a week | 772km (480 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €88($88) | on demand | 742km (461 miles) |
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Union Ivkoni
Bilman
Jimenez Movilidad
The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.