How to travel from San Sebastián to Vienna, Austria

The distance between San Sebastián and Vienna is around 1,923km (1,195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 17h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Vienna 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 Austerlitz then Zuerich Hb and then to Wien Hbf.

  • Duration17h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €670($675)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Ljubljana Central Bus Station and then to Vienna Central Station.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Vienna.

  • Duration17h 55m
  • Distance1,923km (1,195 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Vienna

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Vienna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €88 ($88) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 17h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €670 ($675).

The distance between San Sebastián and Vienna is around 1,923km (1,195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,519km (944 miles)

It takes around 17h 45m to get from San Sebastián and Vienna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Vienna is to take the train which takes around 17h 45m and will set you back approx €670 ($675).

The cheapest way to travel between San Sebastián and Vienna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €88 ($88) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Vienna. It typically takes around 17h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Paris Austerlitz, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zuerich Hb. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 17h 45m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between San Sebastián and Vienna. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 17h 45m, 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 Vienna. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Sebastián to Vienna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ljubljana Central Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Vienna. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 6h 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 Vienna. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then Zuerich Hb and then to Wien Hbf. instead which will take 17h 45m.

The closest major airport to Vienna is Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE) (VIE) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Vienna. Graz Airport (GRZ) (GRZ) and Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) 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 Vienna. The distance is around 1,923km (1,195 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Vienna is to take the train which takes, on average, 17h 45m and will usually cost around €670 ($675).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Vienna

Transport options from San Sebastián to Vienna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
17h 45m
€670($675)
5 times a week2,184km (1,357 miles)
Bus
1 day 6h
€88($88)
once daily2,155km (1,339 miles)
Drive
17h 55m
€360($360)
on demand1,923km (1,195 miles)

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Airports near Vienna

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

VIE
Wien-Schwechat Airport (VIE)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Vienna
GRZ
Graz Airport (GRZ)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Vienna
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Vienna