How to get there
Its strategic location and its huge infrastructure have made San Sebastián very easy to access. Choose what’s most convenient for you and start your journey!
By car
You can get to San Sebastián from the national highway A-1 (Madrid-Irun) and the motorway AP-8, A-63 and AP-15. The city centre has a low-emissions zone that limits vehicle traffic.
By air
San Sebastián has three nearby airports: One just 20 km from the city centre, with connections to Madrid and Barcelona. Bilbao airport is 100 km away and Biarritz at 40 km, with international connections.
By train
ADIF-RENFE
San Sebastián train station or Estación del Norte connects with many cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Paris and Lisbon. The company RENFE offers long-distance and local rail services.
San Sebastián train station or Estación del Norte connects with many cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Paris and Lisbon. The company RENFE offers long-distance and local rail services.
La estación del norte (RENFE) está cerrada por las obras relacionadas con el TAV (Tren de Alta Velocidad). La estación provisional de Renfe está ubicada en la plaza Nestor Basterretxea. Acceso por el Paseo del Duque de Mandas, al lado de Tabakalera.
EUSKOTREN
Euskotren has a narrow track rail network that runs from east to west: Bilbao-San Sebastián, passing through different coastal towns such as Zarautz, Hendaya and Lasarte.
Euskotren has a narrow track rail network that runs from east to west: Bilbao-San Sebastián, passing through different coastal towns such as Zarautz, Hendaya and Lasarte.
SNCF
The French company SNCF connects Donostia with Paris, from Hendaya train station.
The French company SNCF connects Donostia with Paris, from Hendaya train station.
Buses
San Sebastián Donostia Geltokia station, at 1 Federico García Lorca, next to Estación del Norte RENFE train station, connects the city with others in Spain and Europe.
LURRALDEBUS
Lurraldebus is the public interurban bus service by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa running throughout the region of Gipuzkoa and connecting it with the three Basque capitals. Plan your trip here:
Lurraldebus is the public interurban bus service by the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa running throughout the region of Gipuzkoa and connecting it with the three Basque capitals. Plan your trip here:
MUGI
MUGI is a standardised tariff system that enables you to use the same card to travel on all of the city’s public transport. The system offers free transfers, discounts and bonuses. Find out more here:
MUGI is a standardised tariff system that enables you to use the same card to travel on all of the city’s public transport. The system offers free transfers, discounts and bonuses. Find out more here:
By bike
We’ll propose three routes to reach San Sebastián from the east, west and south of the city. They have been designed taking into account the cycle lanes or bidegorris, with the least traffic possible, and the flattest routes. Access them through Wikiloc:
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