How to travel from Granada to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Granada and San Sebastián is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Granada 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 SebastiánGranada if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance864km (537 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Granada and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Granada to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €86 ($86) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Granada and San Sebastián is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 696km (433 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Granada and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Granada to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes around 7h 60m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Granada and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €86 ($86) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Granada and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Granada to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zaragoza-Delicias. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Granada and San Sebastián. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 60m, 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 Granada and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Granada and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 40m.

ALSA, FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Granada and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Granada to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 7h 60m.

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 Granada and San Sebastián. The distance is around 864km (537 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Granada to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

How do I get from Granada to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Granada and San Sebastián

Transport options from Granada to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
7h 60m
€125($125)
once daily1,169km (726 miles)
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha8h 45m
€115($115)
every 20 mins1,127km (700 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
€90($90)
twice daily957km (595 miles)
Bus via Jaen13h 40m
€86($86)
once daily977km (607 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€100($100)
on demand864km (537 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