How to travel from San Sebastián to Zurich, Switzerland

The distance between San Sebastián and Zurich is around 1,217km (756 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 10h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from San Sebastián to Zurich 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 Massy Tgv, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    CHF 315($320)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Zurich.

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CHF 130($130)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Zürich.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,217km (756 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Sebastián and Zurich

There are several options for getting from San Sebastián to Zurich by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 130 ($130) and will take around 19hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 10h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 315 ($320).

The distance between San Sebastián and Zurich is around 1,217km (756 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 937km (582 miles)

It takes around 10h 50m to get from San Sebastián and Zurich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Sebastián to Zurich is to take the train which takes around 10h 50m and will set you back approx CHF 315 ($320).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Sebastián and Zurich. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Sebastián to Zurich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hendaia, Massy Tgv, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf and Basel SBB. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 50m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Swiss Railways and SBB GmbH run train services between San Sebastián and Zurich. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 50m, 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 Zurich. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between San Sebastián and Zurich with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 19hrs.

ALSA run regular bus services between San Sebastián and Zurich. Buses run once daily and take around 19hrs 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 Zurich. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf then Basel SBB and then to Zürich HB. instead which will take 10h 50m.

The closest major airport to Zurich is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Zurich. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) 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 Zurich. The distance is around 1,217km (756 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Sebastián to Zurich is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 50m and will usually cost around CHF 315 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Sebastián and Zurich

Transport options from San Sebastián to Zurich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
10h 50m
CHF 315($320)
once a week1,488km (925 miles)
Bus
19hrs
CHF 130($130)
once daily1,361km (846 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
CHF 240($245)
on demand1,217km (756 miles)

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Airports near Zurich

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

ZRH
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Zurich
ACH
Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Zurich
GVA
Geneva International Airport (GVA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Zurich