How to travel from Tenerife to San Sebastián, Spain
The distance between Tenerife and San Sebastián is around 2,172km (1,349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Tenerife to San Sebastián by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out San Sebastián → Tenerife if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tenerife (TFN) to San Sebastian (EAS).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical cost€325($325)
Binter Canarias
+ 4 others4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the bus to Donostia Urumea Pasealekua.
- Duration2 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, train
Take a ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and then to Cádiz then take the train to Sevilla-Santa Justa then Zaragoza-Delicias and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.
- Duration2 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€310($310)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Huelva then drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€600($605)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tenerife and San Sebastián
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tenerife to San Sebastián by plane, bus, ferry, car and train. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €215 ($215) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €325 ($325).
The distance between Tenerife and San Sebastián is around 2,172km (1,349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,123km (1,319 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Tenerife and San Sebastián by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Tenerife to San Sebastián is to fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €325 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Tenerife and San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tenerife and San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to San Sebastian (EAS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tenerife and San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to San Sebastian (EAS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tenerife and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Gran Canaria (LPA). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Tenerife to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Gran Canaria (LPA). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tenerife to San Sebastián typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Tenerife (TFN) and and arrive into San Sebastian (EAS).
The closest major airport to San Sebastián is San Sebastian Airport (EAS) (EAS) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from San Sebastián. Bilbao Airport (BIO) (BIO) and Vitoria Airport (VIT) (VIT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tenerife to San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Tenerife (TFN) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tenerife to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tenerife and San Sebastián
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 4h 40m | €325($325) | hourly | 2,269km (1,410 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €215($215) | hourly | 2,172km (1,349 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 5h 55m | €265($265) | hourly | 2,351km (1,461 miles) |
| Fly to Pamplona (PNA), Bus | 6h 25m | €430($430) | 6 times a week | 2,295km (1,426 miles) |
| Bus to Aeropuerto Tenerife Sur, plane | 7h 40m | €340($340) | 6 times a week | 2,377km (1,477 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 14h | €285($285) | once a week | 2,681km (1,666 miles) |
Ferry to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, train + 1 similar | 2 days 6h | €310($310) | once a week | 2,709km (1,683 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 2 days 7h | €265($265) | once a week | 2,666km (1,656 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 23h | €600($605) | twice a week | 2,361km (1,467 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tenerife and San Sebastián
Airlines
Binter Canarias
Train operators
Bus companies
Lurraldebus Transportes Pesa S.A.
Union Ivkoni
Socibus
Ferry operators
Fred Olsen
Naviera Armas S.A.
Airports near San Sebastián
The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from San Sebastián
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
- Distance
- 75km (46 miles) from San Sebastián
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from San Sebastián