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Compare train and bus for Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a train costs an average of €43.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€43 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest | €102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 47m Average total duration 9h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around €43 compared to roughly €102 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €60. The journey takes 7h 11m versus 6h 32m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian
How to get from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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042576:05 AM 13h49 Albacete-Los Llanos 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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042576:05 AM 13h49 Albacete-Los Llanos 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €70 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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0425712:30 PM 7h24 Albacete-Los Llanos 7:54 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €100 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0416712:30 PM 10h34 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €83 1 One-way 1 transfer
04143 · 0416711:24 AM 11h40 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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0416710:36 AM 12h28 Albacete-Los Llanos 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián €94 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FAQs: Travel from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian
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This is compared to other travel options from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is €21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Albacete to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average €43.
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 47m.
- Around 32 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Albacete and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in Bilbao Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Albacete-Los Llanos and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Albacete, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Alsa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
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