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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
$55
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
6 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salamanca 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 Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Salamanca for Donostia-San Sebastian on Wed, May 27, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 7 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 45 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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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Normal · NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $85.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $114 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $57 (€46). The journey takes 6h 52m versus 4h 38m 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, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 9:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 5:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal | 1:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 6h45 | 8:15 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 3:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 7h15 | 10:45 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Salamanca to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 248 miles (400 km) distance in 6h 45m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 45m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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