How to travel from San Sebastián to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between San Sebastián and Hamburg is around 1,719km (1,068 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 13h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Hamburg 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 Massy Tgv, Offenburg then Göttingen and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bruselas and then to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration22h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bremen then take the train to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration1 day 22h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,719km (1,068 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Hamburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €145 ($145) and will take around 22h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 13h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between San Sebastián and Hamburg is around 1,719km (1,068 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,436km (893 miles)

It takes around 13h 40m to get from San Sebastián and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Hamburg is to take the train which takes around 13h 40m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Hamburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €145 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Hamburg. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Massy Tgv, Offenburg and Göttingen. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between San Sebastián and Hamburg. Trains depart once a week and will take around 13h 40m, 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 Hamburg. It typically takes around 22h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bruselas and Brussels South. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 22h 25m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Hamburg. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 25m 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 Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv, Offenburg then Göttingen and then to Hamburg Hbf. instead which will take 13h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) 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 Hamburg. The distance is around 1,719km (1,068 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 13h 40m and will usually cost around €390 ($390).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Hamburg

Transport options from San Sebastián to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
13h 40m
€390($390)
once a week1,978km (1,229 miles)
Bus
22h 25m
€145($145)
once daily1,783km (1,108 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 22h
€185($185)
once daily1,785km (1,109 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
€315($315)
on demand1,719km (1,068 miles)

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Airports near Hamburg

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

HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Hamburg