There are 7 ways to get from Barcelona to Basque Country by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bilbao Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)BCN - BIO
3h 19m€28–128Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/DonostiaAlv
6h 29m€40–95Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
6h 50m€35–75Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Saint-Sébastien506.5 km
6h 41m€30–32Fly to San Sebastián Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)BCN - EAS
2h 39m€35–215Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)BCN - VIT
3h 54m€33–158Drive 506.3 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Donostia / San Sebastián506.3 km
5h 33m€79–114
Barcelona to Basque Country by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Basque Country is to rideshare which costs €30 - €32 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €220.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arriving at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Barcelona and Basque Country is 496 km. The road distance is 506.3 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €40 - €95.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Barcelona to Basque Country, including transfers.
Barcelona to Basque Country bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants station.
Barcelona to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Basque Country is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs €28 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
Vueling Airlines and Iberia fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia twice daily. Tickets cost €40–95 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €21–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–190
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €21–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Ibiza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €21–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–190
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–100
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Barcelone to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–32
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Basque Country bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Barcelona to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Basque Country is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Barcelona to Basque Country.
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There are 1624+ hotels available in Basque Country.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Basque Country. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.