Dublin, Ireland to San Sebastián: Road Trip Guide & Distance

720.1 miles 1158.9 km · straight line
864.1 miles estimated 1390.7 km · driving distance
17h 23min estimated drive time
€149 - €184 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Dublin, Ireland from San Sebastián?

The distance from Dublin, Ireland to San Sebastián is 720.1 miles (1158.9 km) as the crow flies. San Sebastián is located SSE of Dublin, Ireland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 864.1 miles, taking about 17h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Dublin, Ireland is in Ireland, while San Sebastián is in Spain.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dublin, Ireland and San Sebastián. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dublin, Ireland to San Sebastián

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 23min €149 - €184 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 52min $69–$130* Budget
Train ~22h 36min $104–$302* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dublin, Ireland & San Sebastián

Quick Facts

Dublin, Ireland
53.35°N, 6.26°W
Europe/Dublin
8m elevation
San Sebastián
43.32°N, 1.98°W
Europe/Madrid
6m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients