How to travel from Valencia to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Valencia and San Sebastián is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Valencia to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out San SebastiánValencia if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastián.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Bilman

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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valencia and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Valencia to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Valencia and San Sebastián is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Valencia and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valencia to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Valencia and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valencia and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valencia to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and Chamartin. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Renfe AVE and Renfe run train services between Valencia and San Sebastián. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Valencia and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Valencia and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 55m.

Bilman, Jimenez Movilidad and ALSA run regular bus services between Valencia and San Sebastián. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valencia to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Madrid-Puerta De Atocha and then to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Valencia and San Sebastián. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valencia to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Valencia to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Valencia and San Sebastián

Transport options from Valencia to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 50m
€90($90)
every 20 mins946km (588 miles)
Train via Zaragoza-Delicias8h 35m
€55($55)
twice daily675km (419 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
€36($36)
every 20 mins573km (356 miles)
Bus via Zaragoza8hrs
€57($57)
5 times a week587km (364 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€68($68)
on demand573km (356 miles)

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Airports near San Sebastián

The following major airports near San Sebastián offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Spain and internationally.

EAS
San Sebastian Airport (EAS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from San Sebastián
BIO
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
International Airport
Distance
75km (46 miles) from San Sebastián
VIT
Vitoria Airport (VIT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from San Sebastián