How to travel from Elche to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Elche and San Sebastián is around 744km (462 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Elche to San Sebastián by 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 SebastiánElche if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Valencia then Zaragoza and then to San Sebastian Central Bus Station.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Train

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

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Distance744km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elche and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Elche to San Sebastián by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 9h 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 €135 ($135).

The distance between Elche and San Sebastián is around 744km (462 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)

It takes around 9h 45m to get from Elche and San Sebastián by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elche to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Elche and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elche and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elche to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Renfe run train services between Elche and San Sebastián. Trains depart 6 times a week 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 Elche and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elche to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valencia and Zaragoza. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

ALSA, Jimenez Movilidad, Union Ivkoni and Bilman run regular bus services between Elche and San Sebastián. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elche to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the bus to Valencia then Zaragoza and then to San Sebastian Central Bus Station. instead which will take 9h 45m.

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 Elche and San Sebastián. The distance is around 744km (462 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 Elche to San Sebastián is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 45m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elche and San Sebastián

Transport options from Elche to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€59($59)
3 times a week767km (476 miles)
Bus to San Sebastián11h 15m
€59($59)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Train
11h 20m
€65($65)
6 times a week880km (547 miles)
Drive
7h 25m
€135($135)
on demand744km (462 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