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Compare bus, train, and flight for Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €56, and a flight costs an average of €126.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€96 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest | €266 Average price |
13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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VY1303 · VY2484Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Travel to Donostia-San Sebastian easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian.

This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $71 (€56).
A bus is $94 (€74) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $159 (€126).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 5m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Donostia-San Sebastian as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Alicante Elche Airport and arrive in San Sebastián Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Air Nostrum , Iberia, Vueling Airlines, Volotea, Air Europa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe Intercity, AVE, Renfe Viajeros, Ouigo to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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