How to travel from Burgos to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Burgos and San Sebastián is around 214km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Burgos 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 SebastiánBurgos if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bilbao and then to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Socibus

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🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance214km (133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Burgos and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Burgos to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Burgos and San Sebastián is around 214km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Burgos and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Burgos to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Burgos and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Burgos and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Burgos and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3hrs.

Renfe run train services between Burgos and San Sebastián. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Burgos and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Burgos and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 40m.

ALSA, Socibus, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A. and Blablabus run regular bus services between Burgos and San Sebastián. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Burgos to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Burgos and San Sebastián. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Burgos to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €21 ($21).

How do I get from Burgos to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Burgos and San Sebastián

Transport options from Burgos to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€21($21)
4 times a day246km (153 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3hrs
€29($29)
every 2 hours261km (162 miles)
Bus to San Sebastian3h 40m
€30($30)
5 times a day296km (184 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€26($26)
on demand214km (133 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