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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
10 h 48 m
Average duration
14 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
536 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela 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 Santiago de Compostela will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela without transferring at least once.
04086 · 006228:40 AM13h08Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$621One-way1 transfer
04056+006224:55 AM16h53Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$651One-way1 transfer
16000+006226:20 AM15h28Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$691One-way1 transfer
18012+0062211:00 AM10h48Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$721One-way1 transfer
- 18012+0062211:00 AM10h48Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$721One-way1 transfer
- 04086 · 006228:40 AM13h08Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$621One-way1 transfer
- 16000+006226:20 AM15h28Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$691One-way1 transfer
- 04056+006224:55 AM16h53Donostia-San Sebastián9:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao$651One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $74. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 train costs an average of $74, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 333 miles (536 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $310 Average price | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 13m Average total duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 33m Average total duration 13h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Santiago de Compostela:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $91 (€73).
A train is $236 (€189) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela costing on average $310 (€248).
Other travel options to Santiago de Compostela take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 43m.
Bus takes on average 13h 3m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€59) compared to roughly $153 (€123) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79 (€64). The journey takes 8h 43m versus 6h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela train times
The table below shows live departures for Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04056+00622 | Delayed 4:55 AM Donostia-San Sebastián | 16h53 | 7:48 PM 7:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
| 16000+00622 | Delayed 4:20 AM 6:20 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 15h28 | 7:48 PM 7:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
| 04086 · 00622 | Delayed 6:40 AM 8:40 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 13h08 | 7:48 PM 7:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
| 18012+00622 | Delayed 9:01 AM 11:00 AMDonostia-San Sebastián | 10h48 | 7:48 PM 7:48 PMSantiago de Compostela-Daniel Castelao | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela
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Trains from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $74 (€59) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 11:30. The fastest train covers the 333 miles (536 km) distance in 10h 18m.
Distance 333 miles (536 km) |
Average train duration 8h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€59) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 18m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:30 AM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros from Donostia-San Sebastian to Santiago de Compostela trainsRenfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe Viajeros trains will get you between Donostia-San Sebastian and Santiago de Compostela from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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