How to travel from Stockholm to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Stockholm and San Sebastián is around 2,314km (1,438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Stockholm to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to København H, Hamburg Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration23h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €490($495)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Bremen central train station and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Bremen Hbf then take the bus to San Sebastian.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,819km (1,752 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €215 ($215) and will take around 4h 20m.

The distance between Stockholm and San Sebastián is around 2,314km (1,438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,242km (1,393 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Stockholm and San Sebastián by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €215 ($215) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 23h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf, Offenburg Bahnhof, Massy Tgv and Hendaye. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 23h 55m.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn and TGV inOui run train services between Stockholm and San Sebastián. Trains depart once a week and will take around 23h 55m, 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 Stockholm and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB, Bremen central train station, Bremen Domsheide and Bremen BSAG-Zentrum. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.

FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Stockholm and San Sebastián. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 16h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Biarritz (BIQ) then take the bus to San Sebastian. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Stockholm and San Sebastián. The distance is around 2,819km (1,752 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and San Sebastián

Transport options from Stockholm to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 20m
€215($215)
every 4 hours2,314km (1,438 miles)
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), Bus5h 40m
€315($315)
hourly2,389km (1,484 miles)
Fly to Bilbao (BIO), Bus5h 45m
€225($225)
hourly2,445km (1,519 miles)
Train
23h 55m
€490($495)
once a week3,115km (1,935 miles)
Bus
1 day 16h
€215($215)
once daily2,787km (1,731 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 13h
€235($235)
3 times a week2,727km (1,695 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
€525($530)
on demand2,819km (1,752 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