How to travel from San Sebastián to Bucharest, Romania

The distance between San Sebastián and Bucharest is around 2,556km (1,588 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Bucharest by bus, plane, train and car. 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 Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time4h 30m
  • Typical cost
    $340($340)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf then Budapest-Keleti and then to Bucuresti Nord.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $400($400)
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Drive

Drive to Bucharest.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Distance2,842km (1,766 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Bucharest

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Bucharest by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around $340 and will take around 5h 35m.

The distance between San Sebastián and Bucharest is around 2,556km (1,588 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,243km (1,394 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from San Sebastián and Bucharest by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 4h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Bucharest is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx $340.

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Bucharest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around $340 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Bucharest. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Bucharest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Massy Tgv, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

TGV inOui, Belgian Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Swiss Railways, Railjet, Romanian Railways (CFR) and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between San Sebastián and Bucharest. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 15h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Bucharest. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Bucharest. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP). instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bucharest is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) (OTP) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Bucharest. Craiova Airport (CRA) (CRA) and Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) (SBZ) 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 Bucharest. The distance is around 2,842km (1,766 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 4h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Bucharest is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around $340.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Bucharest

Transport options from San Sebastián to Bucharest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 35m
$340($340)
5 times a day2,608km (1,621 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, Fly5h 40m
$470($470)
hourly2,556km (1,588 miles)
Train
1 day 15h
$400($400)
6 times a week3,412km (2,120 miles)
Drive
1 day 4h
$520($520)
on demand2,842km (1,766 miles)

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Airports near Bucharest

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

OTP
Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Bucharest
CRA
Craiova Airport (CRA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
177km (110 miles) from Bucharest
SBZ
Sibiu International Airport (SBZ)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Bucharest