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Compare train, bus, 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $153.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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$95 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $153 Average price | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 16m Average total duration 13h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg 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 Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
Tickets start at around $95 (€77) compared to roughly $168 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€59). The journey takes 13h 46m versus 7h 8m 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 Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
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.
- BILMAN8:15 AM10h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN8:15 AM10h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses7:00 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$651One-way0 transfers
Fastest
VY1305 · VY24861:40 PM3h45Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4481One-way1 transfer
Other options
05113+0416712:45 PM10h35Alicante-Terminal11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1271One-way1 transfer- 05143+041672:35 PM8h45Alicante-Terminal11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1381One-way1 transfer
- 05093+041679:40 AM13h40Alicante-Terminal11:20 PMDonostia-San Sebastián$1381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM27h45Alicante, Estación de Autobuses10:35 PMDonostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses$1781One-way2 transfers
- VY1311 · VY248411:00 PM9h20Alicante Elche Airport8:20 AMSan Sebastián Airport$2841One-way1 transfer
- VY1309 · VY24869:00 AM8h25Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4611One-way1 transfer
- VY1301 · VY24866:35 AM10h50Alicante Elche Airport5:25 PMSan Sebastián Airport$4611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $104 (€84).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $153 (€125).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 14h 16m.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante 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 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 Ryanair, Vueling, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Volotea, Air Europa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus, BlaBlaCar.
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