There are 7 ways to get from Basque Country to Catalonia 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 from San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)EAS - BCN
1h 51m€38–209Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Barcelone504.6 km
6h 25m€25–40Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-SantsAlv
6h 24m€57–100Bus
- Take the bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
8h 25m€35–75Fly from Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)BIO - BCN
3h 11m€29–127Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Fly from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)VIT - BCN
3h 1m€33–158Drive 505.1 km
- Drive from Donostia / San Sebastián to Barcelona505.1 km
5h 41m€79–114
Basque Country to Catalonia by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basque Country to Catalonia is to rideshare which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Basque Country to Catalonia is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €35 - €210.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Basque Country to Catalonia. However, there are services departing from San Sebastian/Donostia and arriving at Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya via Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Basque Country and Catalonia is 408 km. The road distance is 505.1 km.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Catalonia without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Basque Country to Catalonia, including transfers.
Basque Country to Catalonia bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.
Basque Country to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from San Sebastian/Donostia station.
The best way to get from Basque Country to Catalonia is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €35 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 6h 24m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Basque Country, Spain and Catalonia, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from San Sebastián Airport (EAS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) once daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 6h 16m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from San Sebastián Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–190
Flights from Bilbao Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–110
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €25–100
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from San Sebastian/Donostia to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- monbus.es
Bus from Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.monbus.es/en
Rome2Rio's guide to BlaBlaCar.es
Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Saint-Sébastien to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Book at
- blablacar.es
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More Questions & Answers
Basque Country to Catalonia bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Basque Country to Catalonia train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basque Country to Catalonia is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Basque Country to Catalonia.
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