How to travel from San Sebastián to Munich, Germany

The distance between San Sebastián and Munich is around 1,521km (945 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 11h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Munich 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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to München Hbf.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich and then to Zob.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Munich.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Distance1,521km (945 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Munich

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Munich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 22h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 11h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between San Sebastián and Munich is around 1,521km (945 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,179km (732 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from San Sebastián and Munich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Munich is to take the train which takes around 11h 25m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Munich, 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 Munich. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Munich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Gare de l'Est. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between San Sebastián and Munich. Trains depart once daily and will take around 11h 25m, 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 Munich. It typically takes around 22h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Munich with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1 day 22h.

ALSA, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Munich. Buses run once daily and take around 22h 50m 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 Munich. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to München Hbf. instead which will take 11h 25m.

The closest major airport to Munich is Munich Airport (MUC) (MUC) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Munich. Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) (FMM) and Nuremberg Airport (NUE) (NUE) 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 Munich. The distance is around 1,521km (945 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Munich is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around €305 ($305).

How do I get from San Sebastián to Munich

Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Munich

Transport options from San Sebastián to Munich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
11h 25m
€305($305)
once daily1,635km (1,016 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22h 50m
€150($150)
once daily1,673km (1,039 miles)
Bus to Munich1 day 22h
€160($160)
once daily1,680km (1,044 miles)
Drive
14h 10m
€280($280)
on demand1,521km (945 miles)

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Airports near Munich

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

MUC
Munich Airport (MUC)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Munich
FMM
Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Munich
NUE
Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
International Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Munich