How to travel from Edinburgh to San Sebastián, Spain

The distance between Edinburgh and San Sebastián is around 1,601km (995 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Fly

Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to San Sebastian (EAS).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated byIberia+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross then Paris Nord and then to Hendaye.

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €555($560)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to San Sebastian.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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ferry
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Plymouth then take a ferry to Santander then drive to Donostia / San Sebastián.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Edinburgh and San Sebastián

There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to San Sebastián by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 4h 40m.

The distance between Edinburgh and San Sebastián is around 1,601km (995 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,407km (874 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Edinburgh and San Sebastián by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Paris Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Hendaye. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

LNER, Eurostar and TGV inOui run train services between Edinburgh and San Sebastián. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 12h 20m, 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 Edinburgh and San Sebastián. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to San Sebastián. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and ALSA run regular bus services between Edinburgh and San Sebastián. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and San Sebastián. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at San Sebastian (EAS) - via Madrid (MAD). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Edinburgh to San Sebastián. There is however a flight that goes via Madrid (MAD). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Edinburgh to San Sebastián typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) 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 Edinburgh to San Sebastián. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Bilbao (BIO) then take the bus to Donostiako Autobus Geltokia. instead which will take 5h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to San Sebastián is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

How do I get from Edinburgh to San Sebastián

Compare travel optionsbetween Edinburgh and San Sebastián

Transport options from Edinburgh to San Sebastián
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 5 similar
5h 5m
€220($220)
hourly2,104km (1,308 miles)
Fly to Biarritz (BIQ), Bus4h 40m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,760km (1,094 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 25m
€335($335)
hourly1,930km (1,199 miles)
Fly to Santander (SDR), Bus5h 35m
€125($125)
once daily1,601km (995 miles)
Fly to Pamplona (PNA), Bus6h 45m
€210($210)
every 20 mins2,121km (1,318 miles)
Plane and Train7h 5m
€275($275)
twice daily1,724km (1,071 miles)
Train
12h 20m
€555($560)
5 times a day1,876km (1,166 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
€150($150)
twice daily2,054km (1,276 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
€285($285)
twice a week1,741km (1,082 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