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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 train, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. 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 train costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $353.
Distance: 351 miles (566 km)
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$99 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $353 Average price | $163 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 37m Average total duration 16h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration 7h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian
Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $52 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $99 (€83).
A train is $306 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $353 (€296).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 37m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€83) compared to roughly $163 (€137) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€54). The journey takes 16h 7m 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.
- BILMAN
8:20 PM 10h10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BILMAN
8:20 PM 10h10 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 6:30 AM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IB1010 · IB4459:15 AM 3h45 Alicante Elche Airport 1:00 PM San Sebastián Airport $679 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
05143+041672:35 PM 8h29 Alicante-Terminal 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $133 1 One-way 1 transfer- 05273+04167
7:24 AM 15h40 Alicante-Terminal 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $143 1 One-way 1 transfer - 05093+04167
9:40 AM 13h24 Alicante-Terminal 11:04 PM Donostia-San Sebastián $154 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:50 PM 27h45 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 10:35 PM Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses $197 1 One-way 2 transfers
- VY1319 · VY1098
11:50 PM 13h45 Alicante Elche Airport 1:35 PM San Sebastián Airport $294 1 One-way 1 transfer - IB1010 · IB449
9:15 AM 11h35 Alicante Elche Airport 8:50 PM San Sebastián Airport $735 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian:
A train is $52 (€44) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $99 (€83).
A train is $306 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alicante to Donostia-San Sebastian costing on average $353 (€296).
Other travel options to Donostia-San Sebastian take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 16h 37m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights 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 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Donostia-San Sebastian, Estación de Autobuses.
- Travel with Bilman Bus, FlixBus to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by bus.
- Travel with Renfe ALVIA, Renfe INTERCITY, Renfe MD, Renfe to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by train.
- Travel with Vueling, Iberia, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, Air Europa to go to Donostia-San Sebastian by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with Bilman Bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
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