The distance between Málaga and San Sebastián is around 978km (608 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Málaga 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 Sebastián → Málaga if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.
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Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.
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Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.
There are several options for getting from Málaga to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Málaga and San Sebastián is around 978km (608 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 763km (474 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Málaga and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Málaga to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Málaga and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Málaga and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Málaga 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 40m.
Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Málaga and San Sebastián. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Málaga and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Málaga and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 15h 30m.
FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Málaga and San Sebastián. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Málaga to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 7h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Málaga and San Sebastián. The distance is around 978km (608 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Málaga to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,113km (691 miles) |
Train via Madrid-Puerta De Atocha | 8hrs | €110($110) | every 20 mins | 1,070km (665 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 30m | €60($60) | 3 times a week | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Bus via Nerja | 15h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Drive | 9h 40m | €180($180) | on demand | 978km (608 miles) |
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The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.