Travel & Stay
Your guide to traveling to San Sebastián and finding the perfect place to stay
GETTING THERE
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By Train: Direct trains operated by Renfe from Madrid's Chamartín Station to San Sebastián (around 5 hours).
By Bus: Alsa operates direct buses, taking around 5–6 hours.
By Car: Driving takes approximately 4.5–5 hours via the A-1 highway.
By Air: You can fly from Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) with Iberia or other regional airlines. Flight time is around 1 hour, plus additional time for airport transfers.
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By Train: Renfe operates direct trains from Barcelona Sants to San Sebastián, which take about 5.5–6 hours.
By Bus: Alsa buses run between Barcelona and San Sebastián, taking around 7–8 hours.
By Car: The drive is approximately 5.5–6 hours via AP-2 and AP-68 highways.
By Air: There are direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to San Sebastián Airport (EAS). The flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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By Train: Renfe connects many major Spanish cities to San Sebastián. There are also options to travel by train from France (Paris to Hendaye), followed by a local train (Euskotren) to San Sebastián.
By Bus: Alsa and FlixBus offer bus routes to San Sebastián from various cities across Europe.
By Air: Direct flights to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) are available from some European cities (e.g., Madrid, Barcelona, London). Alternatively, you could fly to Bilbao (BIO) and take a bus or car to San Sebastián.
By Car: Road networks from France and other parts of Spain are well-connected, with routes via the AP-8 highway linking to San Sebastián.
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By Air: There are no direct flights from Manila to San Sebastián. You would need to:
Fly from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to a major European hub like Madrid, Barcelona, or Paris.
From there, connect via a domestic flight to San Sebastián or take a train/bus as mentioned above.
Alternative Route: You could fly to Bilbao (BIO), about 1 hour from San Sebastián by bus or car, and then take a bus or taxi to San Sebastián.
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By Air: There are no direct flights from the U.S. to San Sebastián. Common routes include:
Fly to a major European hub like Madrid, Barcelona, or Paris.
From the European hub, connect with a regional flight to San Sebastián Airport (EAS) or take a train/bus from Madrid or Barcelona.
An alternative option is to fly into Bilbao (BIO), and take a 1-hour bus or car ride to San Sebastián.
You can use these websites to check for schedules, prices, and make bookings for your trip to San Sebastián:
Trainline: train options
Omio: train, bus, flight options
Iberia: flight options (Europe)
We are working with a partner travel agency to put together some travel packages for our guests who would need assistance with booking their trip. More details will be available in the coming months, but if you are interested, please feel free to let either one of us know.
Where to stay
For your convenience, we’ve compiled a list of accommodation options in the heart of the city, including hotels and BnB apartments. We recommend staying in the central area, near the iconic Hotel Maria Cristina, which is close to the pick-up and drop-off point of our wedding events and perfectly located for exploring San Sebastián.
Browse our recommendations below to find your ideal stay.
