How to travel from Oviedo to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Oviedo and San Sebastián is around 379km (236 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oviedo 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 SebastiánOviedo if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Train

Take the train to Palencia and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance379km (236 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oviedo and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Oviedo to San Sebastián by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Oviedo and San Sebastián is around 379km (236 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Oviedo and San Sebastián by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oviedo to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Oviedo and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oviedo and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oviedo to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palencia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

Renfe run train services between Oviedo and San Sebastián. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Oviedo and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oviedo and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 40m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Oviedo and San Sebastián. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oviedo to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the bus to San Sebastian. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oviedo and San Sebastián. The distance is around 379km (236 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oviedo to San Sebastián is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Oviedo to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Oviedo and San Sebastián

Transport options from Oviedo to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
€35($35)
every 4 hours391km (243 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€47($47)
twice daily581km (361 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€70($70)
on demand379km (236 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