How to get from Alicante to San Sebastián
A real 4-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 16h 36m, from €146.
We compared the ways to travel from Alicante to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 36m by train, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 568 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Alicante to San Sebastián: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Alicante → Valenciatrain
Renfe·2h 46m - 2Valencia → MadridtrainRenfe·2h 05m
- 3Madrid → Madrid BarajasbusCity transit·10m
- 4Madrid Barajas → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·5h 46m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Alicante to San Sebastián: train, bus
How the trip from Alicante to San Sebastián works
Start with a Renfe train from Alicante to Valencia, about 2h 46m. Transfer in Valencia and continue by Renfe train on to Madrid (2h 5m). Transfer in Madrid and continue by City transit bus on to Madrid Barajas (10 min). Transfer in Madrid Barajas and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (5h 46m). In total it's roughly €146 over 16h 36m, 3 transfers.
Along the way to San Sebastián
DepartureAlicante
Change hereValencia
Change hereMadridWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Alicante to San Sebastián
RenfeAlicante-Valencia, Valencia-MadridBook →City transitMadrid-Madrid BarajasBook →FlixBusMadrid Barajas-San SebastiánBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Alicante to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Alicante to San Sebastián?+−
The most useful route takes about 16h 36m by train, bus, 3 transfers.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €146. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Alicante to San Sebastián?+−
On this route you travel with Renfe, City transit, FlixBus.
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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