How to travel from San Sebastián to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between San Sebastián and Stockholm is around 2,318km (1,440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Stockholm 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 10m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,595($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Karlsruhe Hbf then Hamburg-Altona and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 5,140($485)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,130($200)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bremen then take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Stockholm Central.

  • Duration2 days 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,605($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,821km (1,753 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Stockholm by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 2,130 ($200) and will take around 1 day 13h. 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 SEK 2,595 ($245).

The distance between San Sebastián and Stockholm is around 2,318km (1,440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,242km (1,393 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from San Sebastián and Stockholm by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Stockholm is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx SEK 2,595 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 2,130 ($200) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

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

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swedish Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Swiss Railways and FlixTrain run train services between San Sebastián and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 1h, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bruselas, Brussels South and Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 13h.

ALSA and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Stockholm. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 13h 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 Stockholm. We recommend that you take the bus to Aeropuerto Biarritz then fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 2,821km (1,753 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Stockholm is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 2,595 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Stockholm

Transport options from San Sebastián to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
SEK 2,595($245)
5 times a day2,318km (1,440 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, Fly5h 35m
SEK 3,375($315)
hourly2,389km (1,484 miles)
Bus to Aeropuerto Bilbao, Fly5h 45m
SEK 4,095($385)
hourly2,512km (1,561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 1h
SEK 5,140($485)
once daily3,064km (1,904 miles)
Train via Massy Tgv1 day 1h
SEK 5,205($490)
once a week3,093km (1,922 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
SEK 2,130($200)
once daily2,793km (1,735 miles)
Bus and Train
2 days 12h
SEK 2,605($245)
once a week2,744km (1,705 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
SEK 5,620($530)
on demand2,821km (1,753 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm