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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
$50
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
11 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Valencia 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 Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 4 buses that leave Valencia for Donostia-San Sebastian on Mon, May 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 448 km distance in an average of 11 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 12 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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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $573 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg 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 Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $50 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $521 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $573 (€464).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 15m.
Train takes on average 7h 31m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $110 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 7h 15m versus 5h 49m 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 Bilman Bus, 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 |
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Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator TRANSPORTES DE VIAJEROS ZARAGOZA TERUEL S.L | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Bilman Bus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Bilman Bus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
The table below shows live departures for Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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Normal+ BASE+ Normal | 9:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 11h30 | 8:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal+ BASE | 9:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 12h30 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
Normal+ Normal+ BASE | 9:00 AM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 12h30 | 9:30 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 2 transfers | |
BILMAN | 10:45 PM Valencia, Estació d'autobusos | 7h45 | 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:45, the last at 22:55. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 7h 35m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€39) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 35m |
First bus 6:45 AM |
Last bus 10:55 PM |
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