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San Telmo Museoa
The city's leading museum, housed in a 16th-century convent with a modern extension. It explores Basque society, art, and history and is one of the most important cultural visits in Donostia-San San7
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$145
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 40 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
519 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $145 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
Of the 2 buses that leave A Coruña for Donostia-San Sebastian on Sun, May 31, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 519 km distance in an average of 13 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 16 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBus
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $77. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $369 Average price | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 46m Average total duration 11h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $262 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $369 (€297).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 15m.
Bus takes on average 11h 16m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€86) compared to roughly $133 (€107) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 11h 16m versus 6h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Normal | 10:00 AM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 10h40 | 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 16h05 | 8:05 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 6:30 PM A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses | 11h15 | 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $77 (€62) but you can travel from only $72 (€58) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 18:45. The fastest bus covers the 322 miles (519 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 322 miles (519 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $77 (€62) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 6:45 PM |
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