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Art Nouveau and Art Déco Museum Casa Lis
A standout decorative arts museum in a modernist mansion, known for stained glass, Art Nouveau and Art Déco collections, and a photogenic riverside setting.
Cheapest price
$49
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 23 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 4 buses that leave Donostia-San Sebastian for Salamanca on Mon, Jun 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 400 km distance in an average of 7 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 7 h 40 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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3162 · 3173Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 30m. 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 train costs an average of $55, and a bus costs an average of $54.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m 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 Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca:
A train is $0.64 (€0.52) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca costing on average $57 (€46).
Other travel options to Salamanca take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Tickets start at around $57 (€46) compared to roughly $113 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56 (€46). The journey takes 6h 35m versus 4h 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, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 Bus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca buses for today, Sunday, June 14. 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 | 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 2:00 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 2:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h30 | 9:30 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
Supra Economy · Normal | 3:00 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 8h15 | 11:15 PM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
8718 · 3275 | 4:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 14h55 | 7:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
95930 · 3275 | 5:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 13h55 | 7:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
95926 · 3275 | 7:20 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 12h10 | 7:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
4031 · 3275 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 10h00 | 7:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
3274 · 3275 | 10:10 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 9h20 | 7:30 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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3162 · 3173 | 12:35 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 7h40 | 8:15 AM Salamanca, Estación de Autobuses | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Donostia-San Sebastian to Salamanca run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. 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 7h 20m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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