How to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Barcelona to San Sebastián by price and travel time.
- 403 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 12h 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
12h 35m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 35m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 403 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €49, on Tue, Oct 6.
403 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €53Checked Oct 15 | 3h 36mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €49Reading date not recorded | 12h 35m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 11h 20m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€53Checked Oct 153h 36m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€49Reading date not recorded12h 35m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 2011h 20m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona 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.
- 1Barcelona → Vitoria-Gasteiztrain
Renfe·4h 56m - 2Vitoria-Gasteiz → San Sebastiánbus
FlixBus·1h 45m
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
RenfeBarcelona-Vitoria-GasteizBook →FlixBusVitoria-Gasteiz-San Sebastián, Toulouse-San SebastiánBook →
VuelingBarcelona El Prat-San Sebastián AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busSan Sebastián Airport-San SebastiánBook →
BlaBlaCar BusBarcelona-ToulouseBook →On this route you travel with Renfe, FlixBus, Vueling, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to San Sebastián works
Start with a Renfe train from Barcelona to Vitoria-Gasteiz, about 4h 56m. Transfer in Vitoria-Gasteiz and continue by FlixBus bus on to San Sebastián (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €49 over 12h 35m, 1 transfer.
Barcelona to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to San Sebastián?
The most useful route takes about 12h 35m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona?
About 403 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to San Sebastián cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €49 to €60. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Barcelona to San Sebastián?
On this route you travel with Renfe, FlixBus, Vueling, Airport shuttle bus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Barcelona to San Sebastián without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 44m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona 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.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026