How to travel from Bern to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Bern and San Sebastián is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bern to San Sebastián by train, plane, 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 SebastiánBern if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated by

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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Basel SBB, Strasbourg then Massy Tgv and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to San Sebastian / Donostia.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
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Drive

Drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,096km (681 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Bern to San Sebastián by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Bern and San Sebastián is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Bern and San Sebastián by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bern to San Sebastián is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Bern and San Sebastián, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel SBB, Strasbourg, Massy Tgv and Hendaye. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia EuroCity, SBB GmbH and TGV inOui run train services between Bern and San Sebastián. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 9h 60m, 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 Bern and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bern and San Sebastián with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 18h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Bern and San Sebastián. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to San Sebastián. We recommend that you take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. 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 Bern and San Sebastián. The distance is around 1,096km (681 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to San Sebastián is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and San Sebastián

Transport options from Bern to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
€385($385)
hourly1,345km (836 miles)
Train to Basel SBB, plane and bus3h 35m
€220($220)
every 4 hours997km (619 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
€280($280)
hourly1,234km (767 miles)
Train to Genève, plane and bus6hrs
€350($350)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Train
9h 60m
€370($370)
3 times a week1,488km (924 miles)
Bus
18h 55m
€65($65)
3 times a week1,243km (772 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€220($220)
on demand1,096km (681 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