How to travel from San Sebastián to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between San Sebastián and Budapest is around 2,161km (1,343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Budapest by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Zuerich Hb and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.

  • Duration20h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HUF 326,615($795)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Budapest Kelenföld bus station.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 39,540($95)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Distance2,161km (1,343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Budapest

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Budapest by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 39,540 ($95) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 162,690 ($395).

The distance between San Sebastián and Budapest is around 2,161km (1,343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,700km (1,056 miles)

It takes around 20h 20m to get from San Sebastián and Budapest by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Budapest is to drive which takes around 19h 55m and will set you back approx HUF 162,690 ($395).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 39,540 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Budapest. It typically takes around 20h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Paris Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zuerich Hb. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 20m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between San Sebastián and Budapest. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 20h 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 Budapest. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Nomago and Blablabus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Budapest. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Zuerich Hb and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld. instead which will take 20h 20m.

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from San Sebastián and Budapest. The distance is around 2,161km (1,343 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Budapest is to take the train which takes, on average, 20h 20m and will usually cost around HUF 326,615 ($795).

How do I get from San Sebastián to Budapest

Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Budapest

Transport options from San Sebastián to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
20h 20m
HUF 326,615($795)
5 times a week2,428km (1,509 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
HUF 39,540($95)
once daily2,251km (1,399 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean1 day 13h
HUF 52,310($125)
3 times a week2,499km (1,553 miles)
Drive
19h 55m
HUF 162,690($395)
on demand2,161km (1,343 miles)

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Airports near Budapest

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

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest