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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
$92
Average price
$163
Fastest journey
7 h 19 m
Average duration
8 h 43 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $163 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian without transferring at least once.
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04167Omio 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)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $576 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m 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) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 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 $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $103 (€83).
A bus is $524 (€422) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $576 (€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 $103 (€83) compared to roughly $110 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€6). The journey takes 7h 31m versus 5h 49m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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05075+ 04167 | Delayed 7:32 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 15h20 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
06083+ 04167 | Delayed 8:12 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 14h40 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
18502+ 00530 | 8:20 AM Valencia-Estacio Del Nord | 13h05 | 9:25 PM Donostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
05081+ 04167 | Delayed 8:42 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 14h10 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
05095+ 04167 | Delayed 9:32 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 13h20 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
05101+ 04167 | Delayed 10:32 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 12h20 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
06103+ 04167 | Delayed 10:57 AM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 11h55 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
05721+ 04167 | Delayed 12:35 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 10h17 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
05131+ 04167 | Delayed 1:32 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 9h20 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
06143+ 04167 | Delayed 1:57 PM Valencia-Joaquín Sorolla | 8h55 | 8:52 PM 8:52 PMDonostia-San Sebastián | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Valencia to Donostia-San Sebastian run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $92 (€74) but you can travel from only $49 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 19:40. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 7h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $92 (€74) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 7:40 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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