How to get from Alicante to San Sebastian
The fastest way to travel from Alicante to San Sebastian takes approximately 634 minutes with 2 transfers. You can use bus and train. We found 3 route options for you.
Fastest Route
634 min 896.6 km
2 transfers
C6
Alvia
Md
Departs from: Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n
Walking: 21 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 4 min (0.3 km)
to Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n
2
Take C6 Bus
Direction: Aeroport L Altet Alacant-Elx
From Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n to Av. Salamanca, 1 - Adif.Adif (3 stops, 10 min)
3
Walk 2 min (0.1 km)
to Alicante/Alacant
4
Take Alvia Train
Direction: Santander
From Alicante/Alacant to Valladolid (5 stops, 271 min)
5
Take Md Train
Direction: Irun
From Valladolid to San Sebastián/Donostia (17 stops, 311 min)
6
Walk 15 min (0.9 km)
✓
Arrive at San Sebastian
Public transport stations close to Alicante
Alicante is located in San Sebastian and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Tram stations close to Alicante:
- Porta del Mar
- Mercado
Bus stations close to Alicante:
- C. Rafael Altamira, 3
- R. Altamira
- Av. Juan Bautista Lafora, 2
- Puerta DEL Mar
Public transport stations close to San Sebastian
San Sebastian is located in San Sebastian and the nearest public transport stations are listed below.
Train stations close to San Sebastian:
- Amara-Donostia
- San Sebastián/Donostia
- Loiola-Donostia
Bus stations close to San Sebastian:
- Donostia - Riberas De Loiola 12-14
- Puente Mundaiz
- F. G. Lorca 6
- Barcelona Hiribidea, 35
Alternative Route
807 min 720.1 km
1 transfer
Santander-La Manga
Flixbus 783
Departs from: Estacion de Autobuses (Alicante)
Walking: 35 min
Step-by-step directions
1
Walk 16 min (0.9 km)
to Estacion de Autobuses (Alicante)
2
Take Santander-La Manga Bus
Direction: E.Autobuses Santander (Santander)
From Estacion de Autobuses (Alicante) to c/Guturbay 1 (Bilbao) (5 stops, 690 min)
3
Walk 3 min (0.2 km)
to Bilbao (Bus Station)
4
Take Flixbus 783 Bus
Direction: Paris (Bercy Seine)
From Bilbao (Bus Station) to San Sebastian / Donostia (Bus Station)
5
Walk 16 min (0.9 km)
✓
Arrive at San Sebastian
Questions & Answers
Common questions about traveling from Alicante to San Sebastian.
How do I travel from Alicante to San Sebastian in San Sebastian?
The quickest journey from Alicante to San Sebastian takes approximately 634 minutes via the C6 bus service.
Are there other ways to reach San Sebastian from Alicante?
Yes, an alternative route is available taking around 807 minutes using the Santander-La Manga bus line.
Can I get directly from Alicante to San Sebastian without changing?
This route requires 2 transfers. The complete journey takes about 634 minutes including connection time.
What bus service connects Alicante and San Sebastian?
The C6 line provides bus service between Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n and San Sebastián/Donostia in San Sebastian.
What is the journey time from Alicante to San Sebastian by public transport?
Traveling by bus from Alicante to San Sebastian in San Sebastian takes approximately 634 minutes, including transfer time at connection points.
Where should I board the bus to travel from Alicante to San Sebastian?
Board the C6 bus at Pl. Puerta de la Mar, s.n station, located near Alicante in San Sebastian.
Which station is closest to San Sebastian?
The nearest stop to San Sebastian is San Sebastián/Donostia station. Exit here to reach your destination in San Sebastian.
Travel Tips
- Allow extra time for connections, especially during peak hours
- Check real-time departure information at the station
- Consider downloading the transit app for live updates
- For routes with transfers, follow signs at stations for connecting services
Disclaimer: Travel times shown are estimates based on scheduled departure at 8:00 AM and do not account for real-time traffic conditions or service delays. Actual travel times may vary.