How to travel from Jaen to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Jaen and San Sebastián is around 761km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Jaen to San Sebastián by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

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

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua

Take the bus to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua.

  • Duration12h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jaen and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Jaen to San Sebastián by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Jaen and San Sebastián is around 761km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 635km (394 miles)

It takes around 8h 50m to get from Jaen and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jaen to San Sebastián is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Jaen and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jaen and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jaen to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Renfe run train services between Jaen and San Sebastián. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 50m, 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 Jaen and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jaen and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 12h 30m.

FlixBus and Socibus run regular bus services between Jaen and San Sebastián. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jaen to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the bus to Granada then fly from Granada (GRX) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 3h 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 Jaen and San Sebastián. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jaen to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jaen and San Sebastián

Transport options from Jaen to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
3h 60m
€135($135)
every 2 hours890km (553 miles)
Bus to Granada, Fly4h 10m
€195($195)
every 2 hours846km (526 miles)
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane4h 50m
€145($145)
4 times a day1,111km (690 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
€140($140)
4 times a day761km (473 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 25m
€125($125)
4 times a day1,073km (667 miles)
Train to Cordoba-Central, plane and bus5h 30m
€155($155)
4 times a day1,161km (722 miles)
Train to Madrid-Chamartin, plane and bus6h 25m
€105($105)
4 times a day806km (501 miles)
Train
8h 50m
€70($70)
every 20 mins925km (575 miles)
Bus to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua + 1 similar
12h 25m
€75($75)
once daily889km (552 miles)
Bus12h 30m
€45($45)
6 times a week814km (506 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€95($95)
on demand781km (485 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