How to travel from Zaragoza to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Zaragoza and San Sebastián is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Zaragoza 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 SebastiánZaragoza if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to San Sebastian/Donostia.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated byALSA+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance266km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaragoza and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Zaragoza to San Sebastián by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Zaragoza and San Sebastián is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (128 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Zaragoza and San Sebastián by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaragoza to San Sebastián is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaragoza and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaragoza and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zaragoza and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 45m.

Renfe run train services between Zaragoza and San Sebastián. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Zaragoza and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zaragoza and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 50m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Zaragoza and San Sebastián. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaragoza to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to San Sebastian/Donostia. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Zaragoza and San Sebastián. The distance is around 266km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaragoza to San Sebastián is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Zaragoza to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Zaragoza and San Sebastián

Transport options from Zaragoza to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€26($26)
twice daily314km (195 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€28($28)
4 times a day270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€49($49)
on demand266km (165 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