5h 40mTotal estimate
~€62–197Rough fare per person
Flight to Bilbao
London → Bilbao · about 1h 25m in the air · ~€60–190
Bus to Donostia / San Sebastián
Bilbao → Donostia / San Sebastián · about 1h 15m · ~€2–7
London → Donostia / San Sebastián
United Kingdom to Spain · 1 border · Where else can you go from London?
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About the trip from London to Donostia / San Sebastián
London (United Kingdom) and Donostia / San Sebastián (Spain) are 922 km (573 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and bus, via Bilbao: about 5h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€62–197 per person. The fastest route, by flight, train and bus via Biarritz and Hendaye, takes about 5h 35m (~€64–200). Without flying, it takes about 8h 5m by train and bus, via Paris and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Flight from London to Bilbao: about 1h 25m in the air, 941 km, ~€60–190
- Bus from Bilbao to Donostia / San Sebastián: about 1h 15m, 77 km, ~€2–7
Every route we know
- Flight + Bus, via Bilbao: about 5h 40m, 1 change, ~€62–197
- Flight + Train + Bus, via Biarritz and Hendaye: about 5h 35m, 2 changes, ~€64–200
- Train + Bus, via Paris and Saint-Jean-de-Luz: about 8h 5m, 2 changes, ~€77–336
- Train + Bus + Train, via Paris, Bayonne and Irun: about 8h 10m, 3 changes, ~€78–339
Questions
How long does it take to get from London to Donostia / San Sebastián?
About 5h 40m door to door by flight and bus, via Bilbao, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 5h 35m.
How much does it cost to travel from London to Donostia / San Sebastián?
~€62–197 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from London to Donostia / San Sebastián without flying?
Yes: by train and bus, via Paris and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in about 8h 5m, for ~€77–336.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.