How to travel from San Sebastián to Helsinki, Finland
The distance between San Sebastián and Helsinki is around 2,666km (1,656 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Helsinki by bus, plane, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Helsinki → San Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Helsinki (HEL).
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Paris then Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Tallinn Bus Station then take a ferry to Helsinki.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Helsinki
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Helsinki by bus, plane, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €230 ($230) and will take around 3 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between San Sebastián and Helsinki is around 2,666km (1,656 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,600km (1,616 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from San Sebastián and Helsinki by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Helsinki is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €230 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between San Sebastián and Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Sebastián to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) 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 Helsinki. The distance is around 3,928km (2,441 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Helsinki is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Helsinki
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 20m | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 2,700km (1,678 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, Fly | 6h 20m | €515($515) | hourly | 2,797km (1,738 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 30m | €335($335) | 5 times a day | 2,666km (1,656 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, plane and ferry | 7h 55m | €285($285) | hourly | 2,885km (1,793 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 2 days 5h | €240($240) | twice daily | 3,650km (2,268 miles) |
| Bus to Luxembourg, ferry | 2 days 13h | €295($295) | 3 times a week | 3,807km (2,366 miles) |
| Bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station, ferry | 3 days 7h | €230($230) | once a week | 4,825km (2,998 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | €830($830) | on demand | 3,928km (2,441 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 2 days 9h | €740($740) | twice a week | 4,245km (2,638 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between San Sebastián and Helsinki
Airlines
Finnair
Bus companies
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Iberocoach
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
DFDS Seaways
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
Airports near Helsinki
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 157km (97 miles) from Helsinki