How to travel from Almería to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Almería and San Sebastián is around 802km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Almería 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 SebastiánAlmería if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Almeria (LEI) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €325($325)

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Train

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

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Murcia and then to San Sebastián.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance989km (615 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Almería and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Almería to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).

The distance between Almería and San Sebastián is around 802km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (449 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Almería and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Almería to San Sebastián is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).

The cheapest way to travel between Almería and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Almería and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Almería to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Almería and San Sebastián. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 20m, 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 Almería and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Almería to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Murcia. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

ALSA, Bilman, BusbamSL and Socibus run regular bus services between Almería and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Almería and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Almería to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Almería to San Sebastián typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Almeria (LEI) 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 Almería and San Sebastián. The distance is around 989km (615 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Almería to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Almería and San Sebastián

Transport options from Almería to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 60m
€325($325)
hourly802km (499 miles)
Plane and Bus3hrs
€195($195)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Fly to Pamplona (PNA), Bus4hrs
€200($200)
twice daily819km (509 miles)
Train
11h 20m
€80($80)
once daily1,110km (690 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14hrs
€74($74)
once daily1,025km (637 miles)
Bus via Manzanares15hrs
€88($88)
5 times a week1,072km (666 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€180($180)
on demand989km (615 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