How to travel from San Sebastián to Almería, Spain

The distance between San Sebastián and Almería is around 801km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Almería by plane, 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 AlmeríaSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Almeria (LEI).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
Operated byIberia+ 1 others

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Chamartin and then to Almeria.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Madrid - South Station and then to Almería.

  • Duration12h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Almería.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,012km (629 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Almería

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Almería by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 12h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between San Sebastián and Almería is around 801km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (449 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from San Sebastián and Almería by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Almería is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Almería, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Almería. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Chamartin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Renfe run train services between San Sebastián and Almería. Trains depart once daily 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 San Sebastián and Almería. It typically takes around 12h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Almería. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Madrid - South Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 45m.

Blablabus, BusbamSL, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Almería. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Sebastián and Almería. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and arrive at Almeria (LEI) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 15m.

There is no direct flight from San Sebastián to Almería. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Sebastián to Almería typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and and arrive into Almeria (LEI).

The closest major airport to Almería is Almeria Airport (LEI) (LEI) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Almería. Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX) (GRX) and Málaga Airport (AGP) (AGP) 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 San Sebastián and Almería. The distance is around 1,012km (629 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Almería is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €320 ($320).

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Transport options from San Sebastián to Almería
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
€320($320)
hourly801km (497 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 5m
€200($200)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Bus to Pamplona, Fly4h 25m
€195($195)
every 3 hours842km (523 miles)
Train
11h 20m
€80($80)
once daily1,110km (690 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 45m
€49($49)
4 times a week1,042km (648 miles)
Bus via Granada17h 25m
€64($64)
6 times a week1,084km (674 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€185($185)
on demand1,012km (629 miles)

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Airports near Almería

The following major airports near Almería offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

LEI
Almeria Airport (LEI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Almería
GRX
Federico García Lorca Granada Airport (GRX)
International Airport
Distance
123km (76 miles) from Almería
AGP
Málaga Airport (AGP)
International Airport
Distance
181km (113 miles) from Almería