How to get from Málaga to San Sebastián
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Málaga to San Sebastián by price and travel time.
- 764 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 5h 56m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Málaga to San Sebastián. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 56m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 764 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
764 km
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| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €141Checked Oct 20 | 5h 56m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €84Reading date not recorded | 13h 49m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €65Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 20h 55m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€141Checked Oct 205h 56m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€84Reading date not recorded13h 49m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€65Omio catalogue, Oct 2020h 55m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Málaga to San Sebastián: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Málaga → Madridflight
Air Europa·1h 10m - 2Madrid → Hondarribiaflight
Air Europa·1h 10m - 3San Sebastián Airport → San SebastiánbusAirport shuttle bus·36m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Málaga to San Sebastián
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:00 and the last at 07:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 06:00 | 07:00 |
All departures
- 06:00
- 07:00
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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
Air EuropaMálaga-MadridSee live options and dates →Air EuropaMadrid-HondarribiaSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busSan Sebastián Airport-San SebastiánBook →
RenfeMálaga-Madrid, Madrid-IrunBook →Local busIrun-San Sebastián AirportBook →ALSAMálaga-GranadaBook →
FlixBusGranada-San SebastiánBook →On this route you travel with Air Europa, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe, Local bus, ALSA, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Málaga to San Sebastián works
Start with a Air Europa flight from Málaga to Hondarribia, connecting in Madrid, about 4h 20m. Transfer in Hondarribia and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to San Sebastián (36 min). In total it's roughly €163 over 5h 56m, 2 transfers.
Málaga to San Sebastián: common questions
How long does it take to get from Málaga to San Sebastián?
The most useful route takes about 5h 56m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
When is the first bus from Málaga to San Sebastián?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 06:00 and the last at 07:00, from Malaga, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Málaga to San Sebastián?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 06:00 and 07:00.
Which station does the bus from Málaga to San Sebastián leave from?
Malaga with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is San Sebastián from Málaga?
About 764 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Málaga to San Sebastián cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €163. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Málaga to San Sebastián?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 5h 56m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Málaga to San Sebastián?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 5h 56m. About 1h of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Málaga to San Sebastián?
On this route you travel with Air Europa, Airport shuttle bus, Renfe, Local bus, ALSA, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Málaga 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: Air Europa, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 8 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 8 Oct 2026