There are 8 ways to get from Catalonia 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 San Sebastián Airport
best- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS)plane BCN - EAS
2h 39m€42–194Fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
cheapest- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BCN - VIT
4h 14m€25–176Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostiatrain Alv
7h 48m€80–121Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobusesbus
7h 54m€40–46Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Saint-Sébastien506.5 km
6h 41m€30–32Fly to Bilbao Airport
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BCN - BIO
3h 54m€27–140Bus via Zaragoza
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragozabus ALSA - Ba-Z-Ma / ...
- Take the bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to San Sebastián - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 10m€44–75Drive 506.4 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Donostia / San Sebastiáncar 506.4 km
5h 38m€83–120
Catalonia to Basque Country by train (Renfe)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Catalonia to Basque Country is to rideshare which costs €30 - €32 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Catalonia to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Catalonia to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants and arriving at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Catalonia to Basque Country. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at San Sebastian/Donostia via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Catalonia and Basque Country is 407 km. The road distance is 506.4 km.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Basque Country without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Catalonia to Basque Country, including transfers.
Catalonia to Basque Country bus services, operated by MonBus, depart from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants station.
Catalonia to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Catalonia to Basque Country is to fly which takes 2h 39m and costs €40 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 7h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €50 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Catalonia, Spain and Basque Country, Spain?
Vueling Airlines flies from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) once daily. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 44m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to San Sebastián Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €19–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Madrid
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bilbao Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €22–80
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to San Sebastian/Donostia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 900 92 91 92
- info@monbus.es
- Website
- Monbus
Bus from Barcelona Estació d'Autobusos de Sants to Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- Monbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Estación Central de Autobuses de Zaragoza to San Sebastián - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Saint-Sébastien
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Catalonia to Basque Country bus services, operated by MonBus, arrive at Donostia-San Sebastián Estación de Autobuses station.
Catalonia to Basque Country train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at San Sebastian/Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catalonia to Basque Country is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Catalonia to Basque Country.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catalonia and Basque Country. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.