How to travel from San Sebastián to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between San Sebastián and Innsbruck is around 1,395km (867 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Innsbruck 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 to Aeropuerto Biarritz, Fly

Take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Massy Tgv, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Basel SBB then Zürich HB and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €470($470)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich and then to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration23h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,502km (933 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Innsbruck by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 23h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between San Sebastián and Innsbruck is around 1,395km (867 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,133km (704 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from San Sebastián and Innsbruck by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Innsbruck is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Massy Tgv, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Swiss Railways and SBB GmbH run train services between San Sebastián and Innsbruck. Trains depart once a week and will take around 14h 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 Innsbruck. It typically takes around 23h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zurich. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 23h 10m.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Innsbruck. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 23h 10m 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 Innsbruck. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Innsbruck (INN). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Innsbruck is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) 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 Innsbruck. The distance is around 1,502km (933 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Innsbruck is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €350 ($350).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Innsbruck

Transport options from San Sebastián to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz, Fly + 5 similar
4h 15m
€240($240)
5 times a day1,427km (886 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 50m
€350($350)
hourly1,629km (1,012 miles)
Plane and Train6h 15m
€330($330)
hourly2,064km (1,283 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz, plane and train4h 55m
€375($375)
5 times a day1,408km (875 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
€335($335)
hourly1,562km (971 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, plane and train6h 50m
€380($380)
hourly1,395km (867 miles)
Train
14h 20m
€470($470)
once a week1,766km (1,097 miles)
Bus
23h 10m
€150($150)
3 times a week1,651km (1,026 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
€285($285)
on demand1,502km (933 miles)

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Airports near Innsbruck

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Innsbruck
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Innsbruck