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Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to San Sebastian

Average priceUS$114 - US$127Average duration23h 25m
28kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Average priceUS$163 - US$163Average duration1d 2h
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Essen to San Sebastian

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Sebastian. The journey takes about 23 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just US$114, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
23h 25mAverage duration
US$114Cheapest ticket
28kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to San Sebastian: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$163
Average train trip duration1d 2h
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure18:03
Distance700 miles

Essen to San Sebastian Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - San Sebastian

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Essen to San Sebastian cost?

    The average train ticket price from Essen to San Sebastian is US$163. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Essen to San Sebastian is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Essen to San Sebastian?

    A train trip between Essen and San Sebastian is around 1d 2h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 2h. This is the time it takes to travel the 700 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Essen and San Sebastian?

    The number of trains from Essen to San Sebastian can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Essen to San Sebastian by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Essen to San Sebastian?

    Trains travelling between Essen and San Sebastian leave from HBF or Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Donostia.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and San Sebastian is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in San Sebastian.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to San Sebastian you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Essen and San Sebastian, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Essen to San Sebastian.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Japanese trains are always on time. It is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologise to each passenger.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from San Sebastian to Essen

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