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.
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.
👋 Also check out Budapest → San Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Zuerich Hb and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
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Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 20h 20m | HUF 326,615($795) | 5 times a week | 2,428km (1,509 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | HUF 39,540($95) | once daily | 2,251km (1,399 miles) |
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean | 1 day 13h | HUF 52,310($125) | 3 times a week | 2,499km (1,553 miles) |
Drive | 19h 55m | HUF 162,690($395) | on demand | 2,161km (1,343 miles) |
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