How to get from Alicante to San Sebastián
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Alicante to San Sebastián by price and travel time.
- 568 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 13h 46m
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 40m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 568 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
568 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €67Older observation | 13h 46m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €53Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 19h 16m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€67Older observation13h 46m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€53Omio catalogue, Oct 2019h 16m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Alicante to San Sebastián: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante → Valenciatrain
Renfe·2h 20m - 2Valencia → Bayonnebus
BlaBlaCar Bus·8h 59m - 3Bayonne → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RenfeAlicante-Valencia, Alicante-Madrid, Madrid-IrunBook →BlaBlaCar BusValencia-BayonneBook →FlixBusBayonne-San Sebastián, Madrid Barajas-San SebastiánBook →Local busIrun-San Sebastián AirportBook →Airport shuttle busSan Sebastián Airport-San SebastiánBook →ALSAAlicante-Madrid BarajasBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, ALSA; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Alicante to San Sebastián works
Start with a Renfe train from Alicante to Valencia, about 2h 20m. Transfer in Valencia and continue by BlaBlaCar Bus bus on to Bayonne (8h 59m). Transfer in Bayonne and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (1h 10m). In total it's roughly €51 over 17h 40m, 2 transfers.
Alicante to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Alicante to San Sebastián?
The most useful route takes about 17h 40m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
Is there a train from Alicante to San Sebastián?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Alicante to San Sebastián?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is San Sebastián from Alicante?
About 568 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Alicante to San Sebastián cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €56 to €83. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Alicante to San Sebastián?
On this route you travel with Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus, ALSA.
What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to San Sebastián?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Renfe, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 10 Oct 2026