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Compare train, bus, and flight for A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $438.
Distance: 322 miles (519 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $438 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 6m Average total duration 12h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $102.
A train is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $438.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $129 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 12h 36m versus 6h 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal10:00 AM 10h40 A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
Normal10:00 AM 10h40 A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses 8:40 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB454 · IB4459:20 AM 3h40 A Coruña Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
Normal6:30 PM 11h15 A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses 5:45 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
IB464 · IB4456:30 AM 6h30 A Coruña Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport $108 1 One-way 1 transfer
VY1135 · VY10988:55 AM 4h40 A Coruña Airport 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $124 1 One-way 1 transfer
IB454 · IB4499:20 AM 11h30 A Coruña Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport $131 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $52 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $102.
A train is $388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from A Coruña to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $438.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 41m.
Bus takes on average 13h 6m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between A Coruña and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from A Coruña Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from A Coruña station and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from A Coruña, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Iberia, Vueling, CitizenPlane to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Alsa.
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