How to travel from San Sebastián to Porto, Portugal

The distance between San Sebastián and Porto is around 641km (398 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Porto by bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PortoSan Sebastián if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from San Sebastian (EAS) to Porto (OPO).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byIberia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Porto.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Porto.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance732km (455 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Porto

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Porto by bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between San Sebastián and Porto is around 641km (398 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (371 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from San Sebastián and Porto by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Porto is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Porto, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Sebastián and Porto. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao then fly from Bilbao (BIO) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Sebastián and Porto. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Porto with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 15m.

FlixBus, Transportes Barquense, Rede Expressos, RenEX and Citi Express run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Porto. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Sebastián and Porto. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and arrive at Porto (OPO) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from San Sebastián to Porto. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from San Sebastián to Porto typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from San Sebastian (EAS) and and arrive into Porto (OPO).

The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Porto. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Porto is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Porto

Transport options from San Sebastián to Porto
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
€140($140)
hourly829km (515 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 55m
€90($90)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Bus to Pamplona, Fly4hrs
€165($165)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€45($45)
every 20 mins792km (492 miles)
Bus via Braga11h 30m
€58($58)
hourly873km (543 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand732km (455 miles)

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Airports near Porto

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

OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Porto
LIS
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
International Airport
Distance
268km (167 miles) from Porto
FAO
Faro Airport (FAO)
International Airport
Distance
462km (287 miles) from Porto